Wake up
And embrace
All that life has
Swirling around you

Keep close, those
Who matter most
The ones who
Create the laughter
And dry the tears

Tell them
They count
Before it’s too late
And they depart

Enlighten yourself
To the plight of others
Reach out
Make a difference

Do not restrict
The thoughts of others
For you may never know
The lesson they teach

Spread love, not
Disdain
Spread joy, not
Bitterness

We are all
One in the same
No one better than another
We are human

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