By: Tony L. Jefferson, Jr.
I wanna love and be loved like never before
To toss my problems right out the door
To stand in the shadow of greatness
Or to feel the touch of a sweet caress
Before my demise I’d love to just watch the sky
And feel the raindrops as God cries
To stand at the mountaintop to observe and reflect
Or be among friends and not feel neglect
Yes, before my demise I wish life to be grand
Like an activist feels after taking a stand
A sense of accomplishment is what I seek
But I know I haven’t even reached my peak
There are many roads to travel
Many miles to drive
Many tears to shed
Many smiles to smile
Before my demise
