| as i see it I believe in too many things to count. I believe in backing up the words.
in taking more cues from my elders than my youngers.
and that giving it away harnesses the power of spare change. I believe the same for love. I believe in singing in the rain
and at busy intersections, alone, in my car.
I believe in do, re, me, and most of you guys.
that horoscopes are a bunch of malarky
that my future lies in my hands, not my palm
that "fast" and "food" are incompatible ideas
that women and minorities are the majority
that we remain busy to justify our thoughtlessness
that most high school sweethearts should be left there
that most politics are incorrect
that anger is a waste of time
that when you get right down to it, wasted time is the universal tragedy
that indifference is unkind
that not communicating with someone can be a hostile act
that illiterates are more interesting than bigots
and that humility is one of the loveliest traits you can possess. I believe in humanity, but not necessarily its superiority
and that animals complain about us when we're not looking. I believe that what you give may not come back
that we are too concerned with dividends
that every price is arbitrary, and usually too high
and that death is not necessarily a penalty. I believe that headstones should be replaced by chalkboards,
to write messages to those whom we miss. I believe in a lot of things that you probably don't.
I believe that how you tell your truth is as important as the truth itself.
I believe that Janis knew this. So did Ella. I am certain that I will believe in more things tomorrow.
I believe that's why I stick around.
I want to be here until I lose count. | 
