I believe we have a choice
On how we choose to live
I believe we have a choice
We can take or we can give

I believe we have a choice
When people spew out hate
I believe we have a choice
We can stand in silence or speak up before it's too late

I believe we have a choice
As we watch our young people kill each other
I believe we have a choice
We can turn from them or reach out a hand to help a brother

I believe we have a choice
When we look upon another's face
I believe we have a choice
We can choose to not judge by religion or by race

I believe we have a choice
When we see what a mess the world is in
I believe we have a choice
We can complain or we can pitch in

I believe we have a choice
On how we choose to live
I believe we have a choice
We can take or we can give

© shaynamaydle

from Pirke Avoth
Ethics of the Fathers
graphic by shayna