If I Die

By CR

If I die
I want to leave a mark
That everybody could remember
Like be the first to come out of jail
And become a helpful person to the community
To be an EX-gang member
That becomes a CEO of a construction business
Or an architect that once was a felon in prison
The mark I leave
Going to maybe change the way
Hispanic youth think and act
If I die
I want to leave a mark

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3 Comments

  1. Donna on November 9, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Stand strong and you can accomplish your dream.

  2. Lynsey on January 19, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    I believe you. You can and will do it. Only you hold the power – to change/influence yourself, the people around you, children, Hispanic youths, society. Be the agent of change.

  3. joewanders on April 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    CR, it’s inspirational that you not only want to make your life better but that you are also so focused on “leaving a mark” by helping others. Just by sharing your words you’re already making an impact. Keep it up, and keep writing – I’m excited to see the amazing things you’ll do.

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