Stand By Us -- Written by John Leslie Rumboldt

John recently graduated from our CTI (Career Training Initiative) and is also part of the group performing Stand By Me which is the foundation for a new series of Advertisement the DI is releasing as well as part of a video we are creating. He wrote the following poem based on his experiences here at the DI.

Stand by Us
Written by: John Leslie Rumboldt

Each of us on a path
Which leads us to one.
We must walk this path
Together
but still walk together for different reasons.
not knowing where it leads us,
not afraid of where it goes.

For we, individually, are strong.

Each of us on a path
which varies from time to time.
One takes the low path,
one takes a winding road.
one crosses that mighty ocean,
or one caresses that highest mountain.

Together, we are a towering mountain.

Each of us on a path
Which bonds us together.
We are together, even though our paths vary.
Never alone, but with the strengths of our choice
to walk together.

Togther, we are as immense as the mighty ocean.

Each of us on a path, we are not afraid
of opening doors.
No more afraid
of what’s on the other side.
Know it’s only the truth
and honesty
that awaits
for the path we have chosen together.

We are as powerful as the heaven above.

For we, individually, are strong.
Together, we are a towering mountain.
As immense as the mighty ocean.
As powerful as the heaven above.