One Voice
It only takes one voice to start a song
With someone else there… to sing along
And pretty soon, you may well see
The entire world singing happily
There is that one voice within us all
It’s pride and fear that hides the call
But, if just one would raise a voice
Others would follow as a matter of choice
So loud and strong, that one should sing
Happiness to all, that person may bring
By starting the world off… in that song
Then everyone else will just sing along
Do not be afraid of the changes you make
Life can only improve by the choices we take
And if the lyrics for that moment seem wrong
Then quiet the voice and start a new song
One person can change the whole world we know
By deciding to stand to let their voice grow
Do not back down when it’s your time to sing
You’ll be so surprised by what your voice brings
Within the air, all the voices you’ll hear
Will be of the many that overcame fear
Standing to sing, despite those who wait
They’re the voices of those, who contribute to fate
Do not be afraid of the changes you make
Life can only improve by the choices we take
And if the lyrics for that moment seem wrong
Then quiet the voice and start a new song
Be that one voice
Sing from your heart
Don’t hide in the shadows
You can be now the start
Copyright © Michael Degenhardt | Year Posted 2011
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