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    This poem analyzes different conceptions of happiness. It questions whether happiness is found through wealth, fame, power over others, or religion/spiritual enlightenment. Ultimately, it concludes that true happiness is an internal state of mind, and is found through freely giving to and finding joy in others. The poem uses short rhetorical questions and statements to explore different paths to happiness before landing on its final message.

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    This poem analyzes different conceptions of happiness. It questions whether happiness is found through wealth, fame, power over others, or religion/spiritual enlightenment. Ultimately, it concludes that true happiness is an internal state of mind, and is found through freely giving to and finding joy in others. The poem uses short rhetorical questions and statements to explore different paths to happiness before landing on its final message.

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    Cornella 1

    Johnathan Cornella

    Mr. Damaso

    Honors English 2, Period 7

    19 March 2009

    SRP Emulation Poem


    “Hapiness” by Johnathan Cornella
    Fame is a fickle food by Emily Dickinson
    Hapiness is the cake of life.
    Fame is a fickle food
    Upon a shifting plate It is something we all pursue.
    Whose table once a
    Guest but not Wealth, money, and fame.
    The second time is set.
    The American Dream?
    Whose crumbs the crows inspect
    And with ironic caw
    Flap past it to the Farmer's Corn – Is it the throne of power?
    Men eat of it and die.
    Controll and influence over others?
    Respect and Dignity?

    Or is it fame?

    Is it found in religion?
    Within the walls of a montastary?
    Is spiritual enlightenment the key?
    Is god the way to salvation?

    I say happiness is a state of mind.


    Give and you will receive.
    True Joy is found in the joy of another.
    The key is to give freely.
    Cornella 2

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