Dare to Be

I'm not searching for identity,

Really this is me.

I'm not looking to achieve,

But to serve as best I can.

If you want me to fail I will,

But I would rather see

Us all succeed.

You tend to reach too low.

I tend to reach too high.

You are right and

I am wrong,

Doesn't make much sense to me.

If you prefer to reach too high,

I'll gladly take the other side.

Do I seem old?

I feel that way.

At times that is

Even difficult to say.

Perhaps it's just

Another foolish thought,

But I perceive this

Threatens you somewhat.

Older equals wiser.

Wiser implies you're right.

Forget this awful nonsense.

It's just clutter,

Don't you see?

Just walk with me

Along this way.

Be open, loving,

Accepting and free.

Dare to be you

While I dare to be me.

October, 1980