Dec 2011
Wandering through the darkness, I am searching for the light to guide my way.
The light is there, waiting for me behind a door I have yet to open.
It is not the physical light that I seek.
It is but a metaphor for the happiness that lies within me.
My strength relies on happiness.
I must exercise my rights and my will to be happy.
I must never let the temptations of the world try to consume my light.
I must let my light shine.
Let it be a beacon to guide the wandering souls.
Happiness is only something that can be shared.
It must never be contained.
Where has the happiness in the world gone?
It seems I sit alone to ponder these questions.
It is not enough that I find it.
It is not enough that two people find it.
Happiness must spread.
It must be unlocked from where so many people have hidden it.
Why do they hide it?
They are afraid.
I am...afraid.
To know happiness is to know sadness.
To see in the light while fearing the darkness.
We must recognize this parody.
We must overcome this reality.
People...too afraid to be happy.
Disguising the feeling of not being sad as being happy.
We are lying to each other.
We are lying to ourselves.
What is another word for happiness?
How about honesty?
Can we honestly believe there is enough happiness in this world?
I strongly doubt it.
So what can be done?
We must all believe that as individuals; you and I can make that difference.
There is no one weak link in the chain.
It is the two links on either side that must inspire strength.
We all must inspire strength and happiness.
We are all a part of the same chain in the world.
Black or white, young or old, we are all human.
That is the root of all or our strength.
At this root, we are all the same.
It is this root that not enough people will admit to.
Without the willingness to relate, this world is doomed.
We must find a way to strip away the layers of hatred and pain.
Start fresh at the root in a world of trust and dignity.
To wake up every morning knowing that there is understanding.
That would be a world worth knowing.
I must not give up on this dream.
We must not give up on each other.
Only we can bring this world together.
I can not do it alone.
But I reach out my hand anyway.
I will lend my strength to those who can do the same for me.
I can do more.
I can make a difference.
I can take responsibility of my life instead of watching it go by.
I am a part of this world.
So let us live in a world where joy comes form helping each other.
Let us all be a part of the one root that we all have in common.
Let us be free.
Let us create a better world for us all.
Matt Segin
10/00
The light is there, waiting for me behind a door I have yet to open.
It is not the physical light that I seek.
It is but a metaphor for the happiness that lies within me.
My strength relies on happiness.
I must exercise my rights and my will to be happy.
I must never let the temptations of the world try to consume my light.
I must let my light shine.
Let it be a beacon to guide the wandering souls.
Happiness is only something that can be shared.
It must never be contained.
Where has the happiness in the world gone?
It seems I sit alone to ponder these questions.
It is not enough that I find it.
It is not enough that two people find it.
Happiness must spread.
It must be unlocked from where so many people have hidden it.
Why do they hide it?
They are afraid.
I am...afraid.
To know happiness is to know sadness.
To see in the light while fearing the darkness.
We must recognize this parody.
We must overcome this reality.
People...too afraid to be happy.
Disguising the feeling of not being sad as being happy.
We are lying to each other.
We are lying to ourselves.
What is another word for happiness?
How about honesty?
Can we honestly believe there is enough happiness in this world?
I strongly doubt it.
So what can be done?
We must all believe that as individuals; you and I can make that difference.
There is no one weak link in the chain.
It is the two links on either side that must inspire strength.
We all must inspire strength and happiness.
We are all a part of the same chain in the world.
Black or white, young or old, we are all human.
That is the root of all or our strength.
At this root, we are all the same.
It is this root that not enough people will admit to.
Without the willingness to relate, this world is doomed.
We must find a way to strip away the layers of hatred and pain.
Start fresh at the root in a world of trust and dignity.
To wake up every morning knowing that there is understanding.
That would be a world worth knowing.
I must not give up on this dream.
We must not give up on each other.
Only we can bring this world together.
I can not do it alone.
But I reach out my hand anyway.
I will lend my strength to those who can do the same for me.
I can do more.
I can make a difference.
I can take responsibility of my life instead of watching it go by.
I am a part of this world.
So let us live in a world where joy comes form helping each other.
Let us all be a part of the one root that we all have in common.
Let us be free.
Let us create a better world for us all.
Matt Segin
10/00
