Alive

Alive

If you're still alive

And have yet

To taste the bitter mote

Of adversity

Strong enough

To break steel

You still have

Something to learn

If you're still alive

And have not yet

Discovered true love

Shining on the far side

Of that adversity

You still

Have something

To learn

If you're still alive

And you have

Loved truly

For even one day

You still

Have something

To teach

Dewey Dirks