Poem: Searching for Happiness?

By Dr. Archan Mehta

Poem: Searching for Happiness?

I searched far and wide for happiness,

But I could not find it: my colleague drove

A fancy car, but I had to walk to work. My

Neighbor bought a Hollywood bungalow,

But I had to rent a tiny apartment. My best

Friend found a beautiful wife, but I was single.

I came across a guy wearing expensive jewelry,

Which I could not afford. I passed by a luxury

Resort, but had to check into a bed and breakfast.

I felt jealous of my brother, a medical doctor,

Who was a high net worth individual. Finally,

With no place to hide, I dived within through

The practice of meditation, and I found bliss

There and my search for happiness ended:

An old and dear friend called me the other

Day, boasting about going on a world tour.

I said: good for you, but I no longer feel poor.

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