This is a poem that I put to music. The poem is inspired by and dedicated to a high school student who graduated today despite all of the odds being against him.

It could all go downhill without you,

and I know it is not easy.

The world looks grim sometimes,

but we must focus on hope.

Good still lives. Right is here.

Put your attention on the light

do not focus on fear.

You must find your niche,

that which your heart holds true.

Your gift is where you will shine

to be joyful is what you should do.

Wrong place, wrong time

is detrimental to you

…and to us.