Mattie Stepanek does :(

 Has anyone heard of him? Miss Hepburn, I bet you have for sure, with your love of poetry?

 

This young man, who was only 13, has already lost 3 siblings to the same disease, Muscular Dystrophy, that took his life yesterday

 

You can read the article HERE.

 

In my whole life, I will never be as accomplished and well-spoken as this young poet who could inspire everyone who heard him spoke. At such a young age, he could speak so eloquently, that you were mesmerized by the insight he had into life.

 

The world is indeed a better place for having had him even for the briefest of times, and I for one mourn the loss of such a wonderful, loving human being who's words will forever live on to inspire us all.

 

I just wanted to share one of the verses I picked out of the many in one of his books that I own.(And boy was it hard to choose just one!)

 

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.

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

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 could 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 celbrate with my brothers and sister there, and

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

 

By Mattie Stepanek~June 2000