As we unwind and elevate our minds,

I want you to sit with me 

and evaluate this journey of time.

Look at what we had

compared to what we have; 

that’s how you know that nothing lasts.

Nothing lasts,

except for our feelings;

that’s why we have to deal something thats relieving

We have to let the world know 

that they aren’t alone 

when it comes to healing.

Un-dealing:

With all the people and things that we should have never touched.

Trial and error is simply a must because,

Life is exploration

And without adventure, 

it’s not even worth a mention.

We live to feel 

and to experience something new.

We cannot live like zombies,

stuck to couches like glue.

We cannot be programmed 

to follow a certain plan.

We know we are greater

than any statistic 

that has been placed on us,

because we have broken the chains of constraint

that they placed on us.

Our neighbors must know 

that although, 

all we see on our streets 

are drugs and poverty 

There is a way out 

and it starts with you and me.

It starts within themselves.

We need to crack this shell.

The idea that :

“If I go do something different 

my crew might expel me 

If I try something new 

my friends might neglect me”

Oh well ! 

We weren’t all cut from the same cloth!

We were born as individuals 

to serve our own purpose!

Don’t ever think 

because you were born into poverty,

that you deserve this.

Don’t ever think 

that if you try another route

that you’ll be left deserted.

Because with greatness comes risk 

And you can’t find success in comfort 

Make a change, take a risk

And don’t ever look back at the people who said you would miss the target

How would you ever have started ? 

If you would have listened to the voices of the weak hearted? 

By : Loraine Donayre