Within the US today is “President’s Day” and the hope for a brighter future continues to burn. Two days ago it was Valentine’s Day – a day dedicated to love.
Last night my husband and I entered into a discussion over the Presidential Determination stating that the US will “…furnish assistance …in an amount not to exceed $20.3 million from the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund…to humanitarian needs of Palestinian refugees and conflict victims in Gaza.” (You can read the complete text here http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog_post/relief_for_gaza/) A question had been posed, “Are we supporting terrorists?” in providing this assistance.
I found myself thinking about competition, taking a stand, being “right”, war, protection, and the list goes on. These ideas remained on my mind and my heart until I fell asleep working on updating my Blackberry software. When I woke the idea of “going first” came to mind and I share this with you…
You can listen to the poem here -
Going First
I can’t possibly go first I’ve been taught so well you see
If I drop my guard, you’ll take advantage of me
I can’t go first for that tiny spark of fear
Will ignite a blaze so strong, the hate will be all they hear
I can’t go first – what a silly, senseless thought
I’ve seen how it’s done and in your web I’ll soon be caught
If I go first in the name love and open up my heart
Will you share your heart with me – or will yet another battle start
If I go first and upon the ground, I lay down my arms
Will it all be in vain and the world still come to harm
If I go first and to my home invite you to enter in
Will you see to my demise and with my death declare you win
I must go first and starting now, relinquish all control
For I had none to begin with, you see love’s the only goal
I must go first and free of fear, open up my heart
For on that road to peace and love – I’m only doing a small part.
I must go first – for truth be told I’m not really the first you see
The foundation has long been laid – long before you and me…
I’ll go first and light the way for my heart has made its choice
I know you’ll walk beside me and we’ll hear each other’s voice
So first or last it matters not when the goal is clear for all
That peace and love may reign supreme as we hearken to the call
Kira Wagner 2/16/09
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