The Rich
Do you want to be happy?
I would say yes with Optimism but I give a hopeful I yes
Might not notice a difference, not many do
Happiness isn’t something everyone obtains
Often left as a prerogative of the rich
The poor struggle
Claw and scratch with the bustle of the world
Everyone isn’t always happy but they will clarify they are with a smile cheek to cheek
Kids laughing and playing completely unaware of the rent that’s past due
Parents making shadow puppets on the walls with their children in an effort to hide the fact that the lights have been turned off
Yet no one is unhappy?
Odd thing to see for the ones that have minimal
The rich laugh and exploit the minority
Loving their lives of little effort but extreme comfort
With a minor flaw in that surface level thinking
We work our 9-5’s barely making enough week to week
But we come home to our families, grab drinks with friends and complain about the times or yet another loss from our home team
Meet up for barbecue or maybe a nephews school play
The rich make no time for such minor joys for they can come across anything
They feel no rush of joy after a rough week and realizing you’ve made enough to cover your phone bill
Or surprising their child with a day out of school and a trip to the walk, all in means to hide you being laid off but having faith it’ll work out
The rich choose to say they’re happy with blind optimism
In no way saying all of the wealthy are cold and selfish
But it takes a lot to feel a hopeful yes
Wanting that better day and having to make it on your own rather wake up to it
So in this way ,happiness is no longer a prerogative of the rich but a gainful position to any