Things I Should be old Enough to Give Up, But Still Believe

I still believe
altruism trumps reciprocity
That peace isn’t war
That black is beauty
That you are me

I still believe
That the patriot questions
That street savants exist
That nieghbors look out for each other
That knowlegde is power

I still believe
That dreams are American
The past is a guide
freedom is free
and Jesus paid the price

I still believe
That hope is a river
love is the land
That faith has substance
And that death is a comma