Be What You Must

I have journeyed endless miles

Seen many harbors,

Where I took rest awhile

On this boat called ‘near & far’,

To be what you must,
You must give up what you are

Only on a wind of hope my heart sailed

Braving mystic oceans to arrive

Those who do not leave

And choose to stay…

Barely survive

Be you dust; or be you star

To be what you must
Just reach out for what you are

And though you’ve traveled many roads

There’s but one way, and that’s the one you chose

Song for: Yusuf Islam

Album: Roadsinger (2009)