I was born for the small town
Sweet people who knew me
Saw through me
As the fields grew me
I became poetry

I was born for the city
Savaged with pity
Wearing my compassionate eyes
Loving both the small town
And city skies

I was born for the world
Connected in this digital age
Able to go beyond
What the paper and tv says
Stronger of mind
Then I am of body
With a soldier’s heart
Marching into the darkest nights

I was born for the universe
Curious
Courteous
Patient
With time and space
As I wait for the space race
To continue
For life to reach the next venue
As our minds expand with our influence

I was born to love
Even though I do not know you
I was born to show you
How to be better

I was born to die
But just between you and I
I hope that I do not die
Tonight