| I WOULD RATHER I would rather be an eagle Than a dove I would rather be a deserted road Than an oft-traveled highway I would rather try and fail Than not try at all I would rather live for today Than yesterday or tomorrow I would rather be burnt by the sun Than pale from the darkness I would rather be a hero who died Than a coward who lived I would rather know a true friend briefly Than an acquaintance for a lifetime I would rather join the fight Than turn my back I would rather keep company with myself Than be alone in a crowd I would rather lead the way Than follow silently behind I would rather march to my own drum Than the beat of the band I would rather ride the storm's waves Than sit safely in port I would rather starve in the wild Than grow content in the village I would rather be opposed Than never take a stand I would rather savor a sunset Than forever be blind I would rather travel Than stay home I would rather be alive I would rather be loved I would rather be free © Michael Young Overland Park, KS |
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