I Hope You Dance

It's My 21st Birthday! I'm indeed thankful for seeing another year. I was watching Tyler Perry's , 'The Family That Preys & I came across this song , 'I Hope You Dance.' Originally is was sung by Lee Ann Womack but re-sung by Gladys Knight. Gladys Knight is one of my favorite artists so I am kind of biased towards which version I prefer. But nevertheless, after listening to that song I think I would use the lyrics as I journey into adulthood.

Also, in doing some research I found out that this was one of my favorite people in the whole wide world. By reading my blog you should know who this is Maya Angelou.. This was her favorite song ! I guess great minds do indeed think alike. You should listen to it when you get the chance. 

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.


I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. 

I personally hope my 21st year is filled with new adventures..

So here's to 21 years of living.. 

-Black Queen