I could let myself die a million deaths,
But I can't make myself live a million lives.

I could dream up a billion dreams,
But I can't let myself stand before a billion souls.

I could walk thousands of steps a day,
But I can't reach you even if I walked the walk.

I could call you out in a million names,
But I can't get you to look back on me.

I could edge forward to a billion futures,
But I...