IS Rose Marie Raccioppi How many steps need be traced Before we see the path laid How many lies must we live Before we see the wages of deception How many smiles must we deny Before we know the joy quelled How many dreams must we discount Before we see our darkened way How many lifetimes are we to live Before we free the shackles self imposed How many moments blinded by suppression Before we grace the light of TRUTH Count no more For this moment Present After and before all time IS.