There have been many
who have gone before me
and their courage,
makes me more courageous.
Their words and songs
make me feel seen,
and now I have power
where there was despair.
When I did not have a voice,
they spoke for me.
When I did not have the will,
they sang over me.
I am learning more
about my power,
but power isn’t always
stern and serious,
You see, when my smile is wide like the sunset,
my dancing
and my laughing
become a mighty power of their own.
I want to dip into the cool water
of redemption.
I want to refresh myself
on the fountain of grace.
If I sound preachy,
then let me preach something
that I believe in:
Kindness is power.
I want to see more of it.
I want to fill my eyes with it during the day
So much so, that when I dream,
All I can dream is kindness.
I want to kill my selfishness.
I want to put to death things that should die.
I want to water the things that should live.
I want kindness to grow
And I want it to take root in my heart.
I want kindness to grow,
because kindness is my power.
-TS
Tyler Strittmatter 