if you want
by Benjamin Hughes
Copyright © 2006
you want to save lives
then
tell a child
that you love them
hold their hand
teach them how not
to be like everyone else
how it can be ok
to follow rules
give them some order
give them $2
help them find their way
say to them what others would not say like
“go with their heart”
“finish what you start”
be a part of that child’s life
help them speak out loud when they see something wrong with the picture
guide them with their homework
be a friend
it takes a village
so if there are kids on the block acting bad
kick some ass
like your momma did when you set your foot in the door 1 second after the street lights went out
tell people what you think
don’t be nice
be honest
and if you want something
go out and get it
don’t be lazy
be creative
do what needs to be done
you want to make a change
you want to find out your purpose
then
the next time
when it rains
drop your umbrella
and jump in a puddle
when it snows
fall on your back and
make an angel
and as you sit
with your child
get a pen and a blank pad
and scribble with them
color in the book
go outside the lines
sing songs with your fingers
and write
allow your heart to fall out on a page
see if someone will catch you
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