What Is To Be Happy

What is to be happy?

It is to be with friends

To be with all my friends around

And not worry about my ends 

What is to be happy

Is to be by your side

To hold you and be held by you

To know I'm safe and can confide

Flowers, smiles, colors, flair, pants

All of these artificial things

I could live in an abundance

And still not ever see my wings

But when I'm near you I can dance

With your help, we can all be kings!

What is to be happy?

It is to be with you

To be with all my friends around

And to not have any more feuds 

What is to be happy

Is to be by your side

To hold you and be held by you

While arm in arm we run and hide 

Regret, anger, spiting, loss, pain

All of this superficial lie

I could live on forever sane 

But I'd never see myself fly

When friends can't trust, there can't be gain

For those who lust, they break the tie.

Author's Note

Ignore grammar problems
What do you think of the progression of the mood?
Constructive criticism/feedback is much appreciated :)