What is It?

Young Adult Participant

RISE: A UM Faith Community

March 2013

Washington

What is it? Is it a thing itself or is it composed of other things? I’m not sure. Is this really what I want? The place I've dreamed about for so long, yearned for every chance just to walk its streets. I’m not sure. So many people, so many places, so many things. Is this really what I thought? Long hallways, powerful people, black shoes. All such a thrill but why? Could I do, could I be something this city needs? I’m not sure. So many people, so many perspectives, and so many issues beyond what I can see. What does it mean? Do I walk away and thrive in small town USA, championing the poor, holding up the helpless, hitting the ground running at 100 Mph… or do I step onto the platform holding tightly onto my dreams for a better future that can benefit both you and me.