Father didn't seem to see me.
Mother didn't seem to care.
I was left with day breaks ashes
On morning's breaths of air

Dew drops looked like diamonds.
Raindrops fell like tears.
Sister hid away in the cupboard
From father's gin and beer

Showers hid the crying.
Clothes hid the scars.
Only a smile was left
To hide the broken heart

Bruises felt like memories.
Darkness felt like Hope.
I made a note and taped it
Then wrapped myself in rope

Happiness is...


Courageously doing what you want to do,
even if you are scared.

Experiencing your life a an exciting journey.

Stimulating your mind and caring for your body.

Realizing that you already have everything you
need to make yourself happy.

Knowing that you are the only one who can
decide what is right or wrong for you.

Accepting that you are okay even when you
blunder and learning from your mistakes.

Knowing that what people say or do is
a reflection of them not of you.

Listening to your inner wisdom.

Giving and receiving unconditionally.