Do You?
by Larry Estep

Do you take a chance in life?
Throwing caution to the wind.

Do you offer an ear or hand?
Not caring what they think.

Do you ask the questions?
Finding answers to your clues.

Do you feel the warmth of sun?
Shining down like a bright noon.

Do you feel the cold of dark?
Empty and alone.

Do you need a map or guide?
New turns are not dead ends.

Do you think those words you speak?
Cutting like a knife.

Do you speak those things you think?
Words do not cure ills.

Do you wish that weight was lost?
Unburdened and revealed.

Do you know what key is it?
Unlocking that closed door.

Do you want to strive for more?
Getting up off the floor.

Do you need a calculator?
Figuring out that new math.

Do you need a mirror?
Reflecting mistakes and choices past.

Do you see the signs and lights?
Pointing new directions.

Do you know the dreams you have?
Wishing on those stars.

Do you know there's hope for you?
Wishing you'd see that too.