determinations

if i must pine
then let it be to give life
to children who want to live
if i must grieve
then let it be for the common
who fear the hand of power
if i must love
then let it be for the wounded
who seemingly never heal
if i must compromise
then let it be for the work
that brings justice to many or one
if i must dream
then let it be for energy
so boundless, disappointment can never drain
if i must weep
then let my tears extinguish anger
if i must live
then let it be to give
if i must die
then let it be for a cause worthwhile