Not because I have to

Here's to fewer, better friends
Having more, and wanting less
Shorter showers and
longer walks

Here's to composing music
writing lyrics
Creating things and
helping people

Here's to loving
Not because I have to
but because I get to.

Here's to having nice nails
and wearing less make up
trying new things and
being myself

Here's to writing stories
Words for fun
and playing with babies just because.

Here's to listening
to God and people
hearing and doing
Changing
and caring.