Dont tell me what paths to tread
until youve worn my shoes
Dont tell me what sights to see
until youve peered my views
Dont tell me what words to say
until youve read my lines
Dont tell me what thoughts to have
until youve shared my signs
Dont tell me where to stand
until youve warmed my seat
Dont tell me whats safe to touch
until youve felt my heat
Dont tell me whats music to my ear
until you hear my calls
Dont tell me you will help
until you see me fall
Dont tell me how I should feel
Until youve borne my strife
Dont tell me that I am wrong
Until youve lived my life