one shot

things like sudden death
and the perfect line in a song
can change your life
for the better
in the matter of
a moment;
how
splendid!

all of what one clings to
for perspective
tight and stingy
is suddenly released as
a million doves in the air
call to you...
and you suddenly follow
that proverbial dream

sure, when doubt
creeps in
another death or song
comes along
serving as a reminder
to just breathe
and believe
to give
and take
to smile
and laugh

marley will tell you
you must walk tall
even when you fall
you have to stand tall
you simply must.