Illusion
Soul Searching and the Key to Happiness
Society emphasizes a mystical white castle
Far off in the distance
Perhaps reaching it is a hassle
But keep trying—it’s of utmost significance
Journey on—can’t you see it?
Surely, you’ll reach it some day
It’ll be the perfect fit
That magical rainbow above on perfect display
Put in the effort and grit your teeth
Hard work is required, they insist
But there’s a bit of truth hiding underneath
Yet you can’t see it clearly through the hazy mist
You keep at it, feeling like a hamster in its wheel
Day in and day out pushing ever still
You can’t help but get this feeling: is this truly real?
Debt ever climbing as you try to fill
And simply meet those basic needs of housing and a meal
Is this the life you came to live and fulfill?
This can’t be it; this can’t be true happiness
Despite all they claim
All this feels like madness
And it can’t stay the same
That’s when you start to realize
What you’ve been looking for all along
Outside is not where the castle lies
It’s not where you belong
Actually, it’s been inside you, waiting for you to come home
From the start there was no need to go out, search, and roam
Open your eyes and see
What there can be
This inner kingdom holds endless possibility
And your heart and soul have always been the key
About the Creator
Jessica C.
I've always enjoyed creating, whether it be art or stories. I've enjoyed creating art from a young age and have worked in a variety of schools. I adore anime & cats. Over the summer we adopted baby Tsuki/Tsukihime, my moon princess kitten.
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