I Could ... If They Would

 

If they would find a cure when I'm a kid ...

I could ride a bike and sail on rollerblades , and

I could go on really long nature hikes .

I could earn my license and drive a car , and

I could dance every dance at my senior prom .

If they would find a cure when I'm a young adult ...

I would travel around the world and teach peace , and

I could marry and have children of my own .

If they would find a cure when I'm grown old ...

I could visit exotic places and appreciate culture , and

I could proudly share pictures of my grandchildren .

If they would find a cure when I'm alive ...

I could live each day without pain and machines , and

I could celebrate the biggest thank you of life ever .

If they would find a cure when I'm buried into Heaven ...

I could still celebrate with my family there , and

I could still be happy knowing that I was a part of the effort .

 

June 2000

Mattie J.T. Stepanek

At the age of 10