A Prayer for Entitlement

entitlement yes

we have rights we can claim

simple since the beginning

they are always the same

freedom to breathe

to eat, drink and sleep

the right to live

in safety and peace

the right to speak up

and be who we are

we are entitled to love and be loved

connected to others near and far

to pursue a life of happiness

to be the best that we can be

compassionate, kind

to oneself and to we