i write a lot about heart ache
and hurt
in my search for retribution
for the things
i’ve done
happiness eludes me
most of the time
but that’s a lie
you see, its right
here – right now
as i sit here with a
glass of beer and some
peanuts, while my
little puppy dog
lays on
my feet
he doesn’t ask for much
just my attention
between sips
a rub of the belly
and he smiles
that’s happiness
to me
