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If This World Were Mine

By Ashley J. Moore

11/1/16

“If this world were mine

I’d give you the flowers

The birds and the bees...” (Sang to Luther Vandross’s tune)

If this world were mine

I’d take away every weight

And every angst

Every frustration…

I’d block every hurt and disappointment

I’d bulldoze every mountain in your way

Unclog every blockage in your hearts’ valves

Every form of self-preservation and every need for it

I would be your shield

I’d be your humorous line, filling your heart with laughter

I’d call forth sunshine and moonlight, Auburn victories, and manifested fantasies

If this world were mine

I’d release all uncried tears

And wash them away

In the waters of Hanauma Bay, in rivers of relief

Cleansing waves leaving your heart light and refreshed

Light

And Free

Light

And Happy

Light

And full and fresh and free

If this world were mine

I’d disperse every cloud and dispel every fog

I’d massage away every furrow in your brow

And lift every weight off your heart, mind, and shoulders

If this world were mine

I’d make everything easy…no pain, no disappointment, no frustration, no sadness, no worry…

Fortunately, this world is not mine

And you do have mountains

And clouds

And fog

And weight

I ache when you ache, and my brow furrows when you are down

But

Fortunately, this world is not mine

And with every mountain, your voice has grown stronger…because you’re a man who speaks to his day and tells his day how it’s going to be…You’re a man who speaks to dry bones and tells them to live

And with every cloud, you’ve received rain to produce crops, and fruit, and podcasts…

And with every weight, your muscles have bulged and been strengthened

And with every fog, your remaining senses have grown more keen; for you’ve walked by faith and not by sight

“If this world were mine

I’d give you the flowers

The birds and the bees..”

But fortunately, it’s not and  you don’t need me to

You have everything you need within you

And everything you need will be revealed to you

You are a king

And a winner

And a victor

So rather than ache because I can’t rescue you

I’ll sit with you

And stand with you

And pray for you

And cheer for you

Because YOU are a victor

And this world is not mine