life is a matter of perspective,
and happiness is a choice.
but the smile i paint upon my face,
doesn't mask the sadness in my voice.

just because i know joy is inside me,
doesn't mean i feel it in my heart.
i search for peace every single day,
but finding it is the hardest part.

it comes so easy for others,
as it did to me once before.
it's not that what i have isn't enough,
it's that i used to have so much more.