My One Wild and Precious Life

Trisha Gryder

With my one wild and precious life…

I will make a difference,

not just in our country, but in the world.

I will always be happy,

no matter what anyone says to me.

I will make my own decisions,

instead of listening to others.

I will look, think, and feel how I want,

not the way society wants.

I will always think of my family,

even when it’s weird to be bff’s with

your mom.

I will always be competitive,

and I will strive to be the best.

I will make everyone around me laugh,

even if they are blue.

I will always be swimming,

through rain, or shine.

I will make my parents proud,

for everything they’ve done for me.

I will be well educated,

not only in school, but in life as well.

I will always think kindly of others,

because we never know what they’re

going through.

I shall love the Lord,

with all my heart, soul, and mind.

But most importantly,

I will be me.