My role in life

When I was 8 I wanted to help
Be a fireman, policeman ,anything I felt
Just like in the cartoons where my mind was kept
Everything was pink and life was good 


At 15 I wanted fame ,All I could want 
Was to be at the top of my game 
My wish was to tame lions and sharks
But instead of that I sat on benches all day in parks


Now at my age all I want is happiness
Long term ,Short term , It does not matter
I want to give ,to receive and to create 
But I'm starting to see that that's not only my dream


Because our role in life is not making money
It's all about leaving your mark on this earth
Make this dirt more beautiful 
Say "I hate this grass ,I'l make it more green"
Let it gleam in your eyes that new idea invents itself


"Hate me ,Hate me !" you hear all around 
I hear only "Help, Love and Teach" 
Preach, Draw ,Save lives or do what ever you want
There is no destiny but the one you make with you'r hands


Because when you die you better be smiling
Or every fear you had along your life will win
And your very existence will have been
Meaningless....

Simple poetry, simple but enjoyable ! :)