In my experience, unhappiness

In my experience, unhappiness
Is a tricky, mercurial creature,
Who must be handled with extreme finesse,
Particularly by someone mature.

One of my suggestions is, let it chill.
Unhappiness is easily stirred up,
It is childish and has a stubborn will,
Drinking its own bile from a sippy cup.

Leave it alone and it will soon get bored.
Look the other way and tone down your song,
Don't refer to the past, never keep score.
It requires patience, but won't take long.

It will dry its tears, looking for you, friend,
For you, happiness, it wants in the end.