WHEN

When I leave this world, it will be with tears in my eyes.

I have witnessed such great love

Such great beauty

And such impossible compassion

Equally, I have witnessed such great hatred

Such horrible actions against the very people they should love and care for

I have chosen to witness and live the full spectrum of life

When I leave this world I will be grateful for every person I have met

Grateful for every heart I have met

For every breath I held in anticipation

For every hand I held

For every tear I wiped away

When I leave this world

May my words and love continue.