Optimism

By Electric Fire

I know many people,

And some of them would say,

How can you stay happy

With everything that's gone your way?

I don't really understand myself,

But is it not better,

To be happy rather than sad,

No matter what the weather?

I have good friends,

At home and at school,

I will not be under pressure,

To change and be "cool"

So what if I'm a bit girly?

So what if I am strange?

I like myself the way I am,

And I'm not gonna change.

Happiness is different,

In everyone's eyes,

For some it may be a book,

For others, pumpkin pie.

I find my happiness in my memories,

And knowing who I am,

I wouldn't give that up for anything,

Even if I would be a better man.

As long as I like my self,

And as long as I have friends,

I will always be happy,

My optimism never ends.