Naïveté

For what has come and now has passed,
For deeds been done that cannot last,
Carpé Diem! Seize the day!
And see for yourself what you may.
One day this and the next day that,
Day to day you change your hat.
It's all in the name of happiness,
The reason you endure distress.
Live forever in the Now,
Then look back and wonder, "How?
What is this I find myself in?
Why did I do this yet again?"
Then I hope that you will see,
Happiness is quite easy.
It is found inside yourself,
It can't be bought off of a shelf.
You won't find it in another,
Look inside! Dig deeper, further!
Carpé Diem! Seize the day!
Don't have it any other way!
But alas, my friend, take care, be wise;
For as you know, all's not clear skies.