Pursuit

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of happiness,
But each morning he woke up sad.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of joy,
But each day appeared gloomy.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of fulfillment,
But he continued to leave things incomplete.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of satisfaction,
But he continued to beat himself up.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of completeness,
But he continued to be fragmented.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of hope,
But he continued to be negative.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of balance,
But he continued to polarize.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of contentment,
But he tried to excel.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of leadership,
But he continued to lack direction.

He remained steadfast in his pursuit of calmness,
But he continued to be angry and anxious.