Happiness

Happiness

Laughing feet, noisy arms, quiet laughter,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.
Clatter of the dishes, clink of the glasses, swirl of the wine,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.
Dancing fingers, colourful music, sway of the legs,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.

Dark streets, dim halls, bright faces,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.
Plain soup, a glass of water, a thankful prayer,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.
Hard labor, stressed saving, a comforting hand,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.

Laughing feet, noisy arms, quiet laughter,
What’s going on? –It’s dreary all around.
Clatter of money, clink of muscles, swirl of distrust,
What’s going on? –It’s dreary all around.
Dancing egos, colourful hatred, sway of the strength,
What’s going on? –It’s dreary all around.

Dark streets, dim halls, bright faces,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.
Plain soup, a plate shared by two, a grateful heart,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.
Faltering feet, helping hands, firm faith,
What’s going on? –It’s happiness all around.