By River Shepherd
Whether disease kills me slowly,
(or I do all at once, ’cause
sometimes I’m super sad)
Whether I’m killed by climate chaos,
(or someone else does ‘cause my
existence makes them mad)
I don’t know how much time I have,
How many days or months or years.
All I know is this:
I have already survived
Some of my darkest fears.
Now THIS is all that I can do:
Help my neighbors, no matter who!
Hug my friends, hold them close,
Tell my loved ones, I love them most.
Will you join me in this quest?
You don’t have to be the best!
Every person, every day,
Each can help, in some small way.
Don’t lose hope, don’t lose heart,
It takes us all digging in, doing our part.
Our voices and hands are needed,
Each person has their role to play.
Our hearts are needed here,
Make no mistake, we should stay.