The Key to Your Heart

 Have you ever thought, "Happiness will come when..."

Or believed, "With this, joy I'll finally win."
Now, take a moment, reflect, and see,
The person you were, who you used to be.

Look back two years, or even four,
Reminisce, evaluate, ponder once more.
Were you dissatisfied, with life's design?
Your hair, your weight, a job's decline?

Complaining about things beyond your control,
Longing for change to make you whole,
Now ask yourself, are you still the same?
Has happiness found you, or does it remain?

For many, the answer may not be bright,
A yearning for something, still in sight.
Romance, career, appearance, they say,
In pursuit of success, they lose their way.

But success and joy are not the same,
On different paths, they play their game.
So here's a notion, for the discontent,
Take charge of life, to your power, consent.

Release the frowns, and negative thought,
Let go of toxicity, battles not sought.
You alone hold sway over your day,
The power to smile, to find your own way.
Embrace imperfections, as unique art,
Some things you can change, others, depart.

Beauty is subjective, let go of critique,
Focus on what's inside, not what you seek.
You may think it's tough, easier said,
But remember, in hearts, you'll be widely spread.

Kindness, empathy, they'll recall,
Not the flaws you saw, but how you stood tall.
Don't burden yourself with what can't be shifted,
Celebrate qualities, relationships gifted.

Control is yours, more than you know,
Your smile, your words, how you let love grow.
Make changes, yes, but take them in stride,
Some things to release, with grace, decide.

Improve relationships, but people don't change,
And always remember, your smile can rearrange.
Trust in yourself, in the happiness within,
Embrace the imperfect, let self-love begin.

Happiness resides in the core of your soul,
It's been there all along, making you whole.
So, embrace it, love it, and cherish the view,
In happiness, you'll discover what's true.

Let the journey unfold, with a joyous start,
For happiness, my friend, is the key to your heart.