Who would I be
If I were free
Of the fear that keeps ahold of me?
An artist, a prophet,
A maker of love —
Singing my stories
With the birds up above
Seeing the violence
And hearing the cries
Feeling the suffering
Of life as it tries
Seeking the beauty —
Finding deep faith within
Naming the mystery
Of being human
Tender of heart
And firm of conviction:
We all deserve justice
And the peace that comes with it.
Surrender that fear
(Set her gently aside)
Say: I’ll bring you along
But I can’t let you drive!
We are artists and prophets
And makers of love —
We have stories to tell,
And we need time enough
Revolutions and renaissance
A new world is there
If only we’ll nurture
The courage to care
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