Pursuit of Happiness

We hold these truths to be self-evident,


That all men are created equal;


That they are endowed by their Creator


With inherent and inalienable rights;


That among these, are life, liberty,


And the pursuit of happiness;


That to secure these rights,


Governments are instituted among men,


Deriving their just powers from


The consent of the governed;


That whenever any form of government


Becomes destructive of these ends,


It is the right of the people to alter or


Abolish it, and to institute new government,


Laying its foundation on such principles,


And organizing its powers in such form,


As to them shall seem most likely


To effect their safety and happiness.

Effect - making a desired impression


Power to produce results; efficacy;


Force; validity; influence; accomplish;


Make happen; bring about; bring about;


Purpose or intention; operation or execution.


Not just an illusory fleeting phenomenon.

The pursuit of happiness requires effort


No government can secure it for you


Many try and the results are disastrous


To promise happiness is preposterous


It must be pursued by the relentless


Pursue - to follow in order to overtake,


Capture, to strive to gain; seek to attain;


Accomplish; to proceed in accordance with;


To continue; go on a journey with; capture.


To be fully engaged in such an adventure


One must be devoted and determined


To walk by faith and not be disillusioned


Endure delays, denials, and disappointment


Circumstantial setbacks and rejection


These will test your ability to continue


To wholeheartedly pursue and endue


A positive attitude and journey on to


The happiness you greatly aspire to


Possess, maintain, employ, and enjoy.


Happiness truly exists and is no ploy


Neither is it an amusing, trifle toy


I'm not trying to be trite, or coy


Happiness is considerably valuable


Certainly happiness is most attainable


Much more easy than stuff purchasable


Happiness is an inside job most doable


Juxtapose your perception and reality


Cultivate happiness within continually


Than with or without you will be happy


Because happiness is an inner quality


Accessible to all equally and pursued freely.