Ever Won a Spelling Bee?

Have you ever had your heart stretched across an ocean
or settled for the red ribbon?
When was the last time you told your best friend your life story
or planted an apple tree?

Have you ever invited the man next door over for a home cooked meal
or been there for somebody... for real?
When was the last time you kept a secret from yourself
or put a picture of your dad on the shelf?

Have you ever blamed your problems on the man above
or hidden from the one you love?
When was the last time you watched the sun come up
or filled your collegues coffee cup?

Have you ever laughed when you ran out of tears
or confessed to your dog all of your fears?
When was the last time you thanked your nameless bus driver
or defended a helpless stranger?

Have you ever saved a little girl's cat from the highest limb
or told your brother you love him?
When was the last time you climed that tree in the back yard
or caught your sister completely off guard?

Have you ever taken the hand of the stranger on the dance floor
or watched your life walk out that door?
When was the last time you submitted to being used
or cried because you were just too confused?