On the Lip of Epiphany

Two feel-good chemicals can circulate
inside our mammal brains, I understand,
that trigger happiness but don’t equate –
they’re separate and distinct. For on one hand,
the serotonin’s needed to command
deep-seated satisfaction; dopamine
is easier to purchase on demand,
but doesn’t gratify as deep or clean.

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