Something's lost on the way..

Everyday I begin is full of laughter
that's too good to be true
smiles, giggles and secrets running after
yet something is hidden from my view
I look for something i am not sure
as I run through my day
what is it that's missing
everything appears to be in place
I sigh as I repress the nagging thought
and try to breathe at steady pace
yet it's there somewhere back of my mind
as I settle for the night
the thought is back uninvited
so much gained over the years
but did I lose something?
I try not to dwell too much but no
my dreams are haunted by them
if only I knew what did I lose
what did I lose on the way
it's easy to paste a smile and face the music
but when the music is subsides
what does one do?
as these days go by ..
I often think to myself
is it just me or others feel it too
I wish I knew what it was
it would have really made my day
as I try endlessly to figure out..
what was that something
something that was lost on the way