A modest happiness

The fourth song to celebrate the birth of a grandchild.
A song about how if you can feel the small joys of life, you can be thankful for being alive.

"A Modest Happiness"
1,
The heart of a person can't be seen,
but if you're honest, you can feel it.
Those nostalgic days of childhood
when I remember them, even now, my heart warms.

2,
On a clear winter day, I went for a walk with Mama.
The north wind blew cold, and we walked bracing against it.
The warmth of the sun and Mama's hand reached me.
That gentle warmth also warmed my heart.


If you can feel even a modest happiness,
you begin to understand, just a little, the meaning of life.

3,
The rain started falling, and Papa came to pick me up.
He held an umbrella over me.
I held onto the hem of Papa's coat as we walked.
Even the sound of the pouring rain felt like a piano melody.

4,
At night, I opened the window with Papa and Mama,
and together, we looked up at the shining stars.
The stars winked at us, as if saying something.
It felt like they were cheering me on, and I began to cry.


If you can remember even a modest happiness,
you'll surely be able to overcome the hard times too.