... about being happy

... about being happy

I deserve to be happy

But will it?

Would it take a lot of effort?

A lot of dedication?

If being happy means being simple

Then I want to be simple

If being happy means being carefree

Then I want to be carefree

Just imagining a more vibrant happiness

The sky becomes bluer

The clouds brighten and reflect the light straight to me

If being happy means having smile lines

Then I want to smile so much that I have them

If being happy means falling in love with life

Then I want to fall in love

I will be happy

No matter the struggle

The sweat

I want to be happy

If being happy means feeling my chest fill with air

Then each breath will be unique

If being happy means not being shaken by criticism

Then I will be stronger every day

I am happy and I will continue to be happy

João Menna Barreto, on March 20, 2025