helpless....

what does one do
when they know
so much needs to be done
so much work
and the power
to do
to heal
is out
of our hands.

i hate feeling helpless
i want to do more
i want to be the change
i want to make the change
i want to do

im hoping in 2 yrs
when i get my little degree
a fancy JD
the doors will be wide open
the avenues clear
i will have the help
i will not be
helpless
i will be
free

to change
to fight
to make a difference
to save
to protect
to provide a better place
to heal
to grieve
to change the world

or a small section of it
any part of it
i will be fine
i just need
to be able to
change
more than just one
but many
enough
to make a difference

when my children
look back
and my grandchildren ask
they will be told
that they are from
a do'er heritage
with a heart
golden
gigantic
and filled with
love
peace
truth
and they will know
that their existence
is more important
than just you and me
but is a part
of the greater goal
to heal our world
save our globe
harmony
among all
appreciation
and acceptance
regardless
of difference.

i want to do more
i dont want to be helpless
what i will do
is until i can lead
i will help
and follow
learn from those
who have laid the path
before me
so that i can continue

a flame that is already sparked
burning bright
sometimes
reduced
contained
by the restrictive
but peace
truth
and love
like fuel
to the fire
will only make
the changes
grow
faster
greater
more powerful
than ever.

everyone claims
to love the 70's
generation X
wannabe hippies
wannabes
because
the hippies
stoned
and trippin
stood up
and made a stand
made a difference
changed the path
lead us to now
where some
have driven us
back to that path
of war
hate
authoritarian
with bigger toys
better lies
and a world
distracted
captivated
by themselves
and their desire
to outbeat
outdo
outshop
the smiths
the jones
the hollywood
it doesnt matter

the world
so captivated
trapped
in self love
selfish love
selfless love
unaware
unawake
to the reality
of the deceit
the lies
the brainwash
open your eyes
take a look
this is not wrong
that is

look into your heart
tell me its ok
for worlds miles away
to be told how to live
how to spend
how to preach
while here
in our world
hunger
poverty
love described as sin
this is not ok
open your eyes
see what it is
your living in the matrix
whether you get it or not
the funny thing about ignorance
it sure is bliss
but just because you dont know
its happening
doesnt mean
that its not.

take a stand.
join me.
lets talk
lets figure this out
lets do
what our parents did
when they were wronged
when things werent right
when love
for mankind
and for life
was greater
than love
for ones
ownself.

i love you.
i love life.
peace.