A Beautiful Contradiction

I want to live like there's no tomorrow,

And also like I believe in forever.

I want to savor the sunlight in the day,

And in the night, from the reflection off the moon.

I want to cry from the joy of living,

And smile from the bite of sadness.

I want to take my time, but not wait to live.

I want to never tire, but enjoy my rest.

I want to be rational and acknowledge miracles.

I want to strive to gain more,

But be content with what I have.

I want to know that I know nothing.

I want to do impossible things.

I want to know that I am protected, but be vigilant.

I want to appreciate our similarities and our differences.

I want to be the third side of a coin.

I want to live a beautiful contradiction.

I want to remain childlike and grow old.

I want to smile that life has happened to me,

Instead of cry that seasons come to and end.

I want to wish my children never grew older,

And also celebrate every maturity and milestone they reach.

I want to do all I can, but accept I can't do it all.

I want to wear pretty sweaters and call them ugly.

I want to follow the rule that there are no rules.

I want to remember that charity suffers long.

I want to plan to be spontaneous.

I want to fear nothing but fear.

I want to see the best in people but be careful.

I want to expect the unexpected.

I want to be broken to be renewed,

I want to be weak to be strong.

I want to find the corners of life's circles.

I want to live a beautiful paradox.