If I Only Have One Shot
If all I have is one shot
One chance to tell the world what I think,
To make my peace
To "be the change,"
So be it.
I will write with my heart
My pen my actions
(for they are louder than words)
My canvas the world,
and my message will be permanent
To all who care to read.
"Dream!" I will cry
From the depths of my soul,
"Dream and keep dreaming
Of a better life
Of shooting for the moon
Landing in stars
"Dream of love
Unrequited,
Undeserved,
or even just Unusual.
"And after your sweet dreams my loves,
For I love every one of you, whether or not you know it,
Remember to wake up, and to act,
For your dreams, no matter how impossible,
Can only be achieved
With your eyes open.
"Finally, all who care enough to listen,
Remember to love all you meet,
To seek the good buried deep in the pain
And to remember that we all share the sky, the earth
And a common family. Everyone deserves your love.
Cherish humanity, and in return,
You will be loved."