HAPPINESS

FROM THE PEN OF FRADEL BERGER   1929-1983

                                Everybody everywhere
                                Seeks happiness it is true
                                But finding it and keeping it
                                Seems difficult to do


                                Difficult because we think
                                That happiness is found
                                Only in places where
                                Wealth and fame abound


                                 And so we go on searching
                                 In palaces of pleasure
                                 Seeking recognition
                                 And monetary treasure


                                  Unaware that happiness
                                  Is just a state of mind
                                  Within the reach of everyone
                                  Who takes time to be kind


                                  For in making others HAPPY
                                  We will be happy too
                                  For the happiness you give away
                                  Returns to " shine on you"