If I had my way
none of those I call family
would have to work, ever again,
for money,
but, only for personal pleasure.
If I had my way,
none of those I call family,
would ever have to attend a gathering
they wouldn't want to attend.
Instead, they'd get to spend more time
with those they truly love.
If I had my way,
all those I call family
would always gaze at the future
with brave eyes.
If I had my way,
none of those I call family
would ever have to feel
the weight of their being
crashing down after a long day
or, worry about
in which social class they belong.
If I had my way,
all those I call family
would have the privilege
to always enjoy their night sleep.
If I had my way,
they'd always smile heartily
and wouldn't struggle to raise their lips
to satisfy someone non important.
If I had my way,
they'd always have the strength
to fight for all the things that matter to them.
If I had my way,
at the last moment of my existence
they would just forget me
and wouldn't feel
sorrow or pain.
Poet Douglas Kearney and composer/producer/drummer Val Jeanty link up for a a compelling LP that feels like the written word come to life. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 30, 2021