I search for True Happiness

In this dungeon below

Many told me it was hopeless

Though until I try, I’ll never know.

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The catacombs are dark

My torch reveals the path

But with Happiness at the end

The can be no turning back.

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As I continue down below

There are many dangers as well as traps

But the subtle warnings that they provide

Are not enough to help me last.

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I search for True Happiness

In this dungeon below

Many told me it was hopeless

Though until I try, I’ll never know.

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I hold the torch in my right hand

In my left, a bright golden key

The shopkeeper swore it was genuine

I am skeptical if I can trust his guarantee.

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I can admit I am afraid of what

May lie in the darkness there

But I must find this golden gift

And share it with others in their despair.

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So I search for True Happiness

In this dungeon below

Many told me it was hopeless

Though until I try, I’ll never know.

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At long last I come upon a magnificent room

The decorations sparkle like the sun

And there, in the middle a treasure chest

Could my long search now be done?

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The chest is golden with silver inscriptions on the cover

There is a bright light shining through the keyhole

The box feels warm as I place my hand on its splendid lid.

I can’t contain my excitement, for I have reached my goal.

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I searched for True Happiness

And in the dark remained strong

Many told me it was hopeless

However, I proved them wrong.

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I take the shopkeeper’s golden key

And try to insert it into the slit

But all it takes is a look at both

And you can see the key won’t fit.

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The shopkeeper had lied to me

He had only wanted money

This key wouldn’t unlock Happiness

The man was greedy and probably thought it funny.

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I searched for True Happiness

Down here in the dark

Many told me it was hopeless

They were right: I missed my mark.

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I turn my back on Happiness

And begin to walk away

At least I have come closer this time

Than I had any other day.

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But as I walk there is a realization

We can all look for Happiness

We can all search to be free

But before you can find Happiness

You must first find The Key.