I know the part you all play

though you think it unknown to me

I've known all along, this game,

a play in which my role is ignorant

but ignorant is what it does.

Is it ignorant to ignore the warnings?

warnings that only fill me with fear?

fear to live, to act, to be happy?

I dont call that living but existing.

I was created for much more than that

I was meant to inspire, to give hope

to lead like a beacon in life's night.

I want to smile at all the joyless

I want to walk feet above the ground

I want to look at each day as opportunity

I want to never be afraid to go outside

I want to be kind to those who persecute me

I want to show them they cant make me like them

I need to be able to brush the dirt off & persevere.

I know these things may seem like an impossibility

I know that some may look at me and have to wonder

I know there is no certainty in life but love itself

I know love is not putting me on an unreachable shelf

I know that there is someone out there who will love me

I beleive one day I will look them in the eye and see myself in their light.

                 Thank You Donna for inspiring me to be me