Personal Faith

Call me childish if you want,

but I still believe in chasing dreams,

and looking beyond life's bleak themes.

Call me foolish if you want,

but I still can't ignore someone's plea,

even if they pierce my back with a knife or three.

Call me desperate if you want,

but I still believe in things like friendship and love,

even when they're as fragile as a dove.

Call me gullible if you want,