If I may ask you to stand, those who have loved
so that everyone may see the face of love.
Let us feel the sweetness of a deep understanding
to those who don’t see clearly.

If I may ask you also to stand, those who have loved and lost
so that everyone may see the wounds of a hero
let us feel the bitterness of failure while glorifying
the uncomparable bravery of those who took a chance.

If I may ask you to stand, those who were afraid to love
so that everyone may see the actions of a child.
Show us the honesty of desperately hidden emotions
from a heart that grew up with magic and fairies

If I may ask you to stand, those who have loved
were loved and broken hearted but are still ready to love
so that everyone may see the wealth of experience.
Show us the truth you’ve witnessed
so as to give meaning to those who weep in the dark.

To those who remain seated, if may I ask you
to slowly make your way to the open door.
Go home and berate your parents
who have brought up a monster!

And to those who have been left standing, if I may ask
you to comfort one another and hug those who still hurt.
Bless us all who strive to return to where we started!
remain happy but most importantly, continue to love.