Generations

We were the generation that would change the world
Fresh out of High School, on to College
The future was ours to claim, it was our destiny to Be......really Be......

We would be the ones to solve the worlds problems, to make our world a better place
We would rise up to our dreams with all the gusto we could muster
We were the generation of hope and peace and love

But time has a way of flying by too quickly and complacency becomes our norm
Our dreams become distant memories
We become comfortable, loosing the drive, the passion

Some from our generation have passed too quickly,
Reminding us how short life can be
Reminding us that there is only one chance to make it right

Some can say that life was good
God blessed them with a life worth living
Helping them to find their purpose, their place in the world

But when we look in the mirror and see a reflection of who we've become
We wonder what happened to our youth
We wonder if there is more to accomplish, more we can do

We see a new generation of youth and energy and joy
Their future stretching out before them with limitless possibilities
Knowing they, have the ability to change the world

We pray for their safety and give them guidance when we can
We hope their dreams become a reality
That their days ahead are void of complacency

But wait........
We were the generation that could change the world
We were the ones with hopes and dreams and possibilities

Can we still rise above the norm
Can we shine a light on a confused and angry world
Do we still have the chance to Be....really Be....

The time has come to let go of the dark side, the gossip, the backbiting, the complaining
The jumping on the band wagon of every voice that spews anger
We can be a positive force and make things right

We can still be the dreamers of dreams
The good in the world, the voice of reason
The voice of hope

We are a generation to be reckoned with
It's time we took a deeper look and see what we've become
and discover the contributions we can still make

With every word, we have the chance to change the world
It's our choice to become, to rise up and be a generation that stands tall and proud
A generation that takes life to a higher standard, to a higher purpose

We can be
But we must be the one
We must make the change

We must "Be Who We Wish The World Would Be"