I believe the bliss of love can join
The enthusiastic dance of peace for eternity
I believe in the goodness
That still exists
like the ray of redemption in a guilty heart
That is remorseful, sad and sorry
I believe the returning strength
In the body of an abounded wall
That has betrayed
Beaten and broken
By the hands of war and greed
I believe children can smile
With no fear of hopelessness
Once again
They will cheerfully dance on the meadows
They will read aloud with their hearts as open as the sun
They will laugh at their wittiness
And they will form friendships with colorful Flowers
And they will find their way to the moon
Which will lighten their dreams
With her soft and loving light of perfection
And to grab the inspiration from the moon
To broaden their horizons beyond the sea
I believe the morality of life
With the unbalanced force of imperfection
So perplexed
Yet alive
Is going to find it’s way
To the heart of humanity
Without boundary
Shahla Latifi
06-25-2016