Looking Forward to Things

Dear Those Who Look onto the World and Do Nothing, 

As a child growing up I looked forward to Things,

Things such as Christmas, my birthday.

As I continued growing up,

I began looking forward to particular Things like,

Getting my first apartment, my first job, my first girl friend.

I then moved on to looking forward to certain Things like,

Getting married, having a family, being happy,

But,

When I look back at the rest of us,

All I can see is pain in the eyes of humanity.

All I can see is pain in the eyes of our world.

All I can see is pain in the eyes of my father,

My mother too.

And when I am asked to press on forward,

I look back at the rest of us and then ask of you,

Those who look onto the world and do nothing,

Why should I?

Is there a point?

Will there be Things left for me to look forward to if I,

Press on?

When I look into my sister's eyes,

I can see her looking forward,

And I realize this now,

Why I must press on and look forward.

I must do something,

So that she can look forward to Things.

With The kindest of regards,

A soul looking forward