I am alive.
I am a survivor.
I am a walker. I am crew.
I am old. I am young.
I am a woman. I am a man.
I am the end of breast cancer.
And I am alive.

I am the voice of audacity
in the face of apathy.
I am the spirit of bravery
in a world of caution.
I am a commitment to action
in the face of neutrality.
And I am alive.

I am tired of comfort when
so many suffer.
I am tired of half measures
when so many are taken whole
before their time.
I am tired of waiting for
others to act.
I am tired of being patient.
I am the author of my life.
I am the author of tomorrow.
I am the future and I am alive.

I am not asleep.
I am not deceased.
I am not defeated.
I am not retreating.
This morning with all my
brothers and sisters.
With all our dedication.
In all of our might.
I will not be beaten.
To all those who suffer.
To all those in pain.
I say that I am here.
I am walking.
I am for you.
I am with you.
And I -
I am alive.


Opening Ceremonies Poem - "I'm Alive"
© 2002 Pallotta TeamWorks. All rights reserved.

"I�m Alive" serves to start the Opening Ceremonies. It is delivered to the audience by a lone speaker.

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