Happiness Is...

• Paisley Brooks, Grade 7
• Poetry
• 2008

Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
Without it she is a black cat.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
With it she is a hippo in mud.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
Without it she is a cop without crime.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
With it she is a peaceful sea.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
Without it she is an archer without a bow.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
With it she is a free bird.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
Without it she is a broken-hearted bride.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
With it she is a sugar-high child.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
Without it she is a frozen mouse.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
With it she can do anything.
Happiness is Rose’s chocolate,
Without it she is depressed.