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This is a short poem written by Alanis in the August of 1992, three years before the birth of Jagged Little Pill.
Isn't she the best!?!

No Regrets ... Growth. Give yourself credit.
Everybody is different. Their view of you may not be correct.
Does it really matter? Who matters? You.
Who do you love? What do you know that no else knows? Take a chance.
Talk, listen, cry. You know how to laugh. Make a fool of yourself.
Honesty.
Enjoy the highs, appreciate the lows ... they are humbling.
Learn, learn about you. Be aware. Patience. Be Positive. Be hopeful.
Don't ever let anyone destroy who you are and what you believe.
Be open to change and evolution. Accept. Reach out. Ask questions.
Hear the answers. Are they right?
Live for the moment but anticipate the future. A good one. You deserve it.
Work very hard. Don't stop. Admit weakness ... your strengths will speak for themselves.
Use your gifts. Yes, you have gifts. Forgive. Let go. Swallow your pride.
But split it up when you're done to make sure it's still intact.
Be gentle. Strong. Kiss. Kissing is wonderful.
Keep a promise. Conquer a fear. Don't be perfect, be excellent.
Falter. Balance. Be grateful. Be real.
Never give up. Don't be afraid. I believe in you.

Alanis Morissette, (August 1992)

This is a new poem written by Alanis. Enjoy!

utopia
we'd gather around all in a room fasten our belts in dialogue
we'd all slow down rest without guilt not lie without fear disagree sans judgement

we would say and respond and expand and include and allow and forgive and evolvle and discern and inquire and accept and admit and divulge and open and reach out and spaek up

this is utopia this is my utopia
this is my ideal my end in sight
utopia this is my utopia
this is my nirvana
my ultimate

we'd open our arms
we'd all jump in
we'd all coast down into safety nets

we would share and listen and support and welcome
be propelled by passion not invest in outcomes
we would breathe and be charmed and amused
by difference be gentle and
make room for every emotion

we'd provide forums
we'd all speak out
we'd all be heard
we'd all feel seen