Where goes the world of peace that we as children took for granted?
Have we not done enough to this world, its people?
Life, the gift of birth, is a common thread between us all
We must rely on the commonality of humanness in order to save humanity
Else, we falter, we perish in the rubble of defiance, destruction, and disrepair
Where are those leaders that have promised change?
They seem to now cower in their provided for castles
Using the many subjects as shields, breaking the promises they made
Ultimately destroying the hopes and constructing only bitterness
Among the many that allowed themselves to be used as pawns
I challenge the world to join a unified solution
There are so many “International days of” on the internet
Why can’t there be a day of International Peace
A day where the world puts down defenses and offenses
With a hopeful success that would lead to a week, month, years, decades
Let us see children smile again, not see them as subjects
On the nightly evening news
They are meant to carry forth our world
Not be caretakers of the barren and desolate
But to be gardeners of this once green filled earth
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A great message that is long overdue in happening. In wars and battles it is the innocent that are harmed, usually not the perpetrators. As a violent species we need a change if we wish to continue calling ourselves humans.
so very true, thank you
Well, some UK newspapers say we're being run by clowns - Bozo, Coco, Thicko, etc. Doh! They ask for it sometimes, I reckon.
If…only. So much corruption. Broken promises from those who call themselves leaders.
Why can't we just let children be children? Why can't we be at peace with each other? A heavy challenge you've thrown here. One I am in agreement with…but you're right…wishful thinking.
As true today as it ever was
ahhhh so true. Great write.
Such true words and so true when you said "Why can’t there be a day of International Peace" and make that day last forever.
Andy
Dear friend, International Peace Day is long overdue. The arrow of every stanza hits the mark, bulls eye! The last stanza, empower our children with knowledge, allow them to question, doubt, explore, instead of just grooming them to be us. This poem challenges all of us to take a long, deep look at ourselves and what we allow to be in this world. We have the power to change, but can we ever find the collective will to do it. The profundity of your words is powerful, and perhaps one day humanity will see the light. Where there is a will, there is a way. Thank you for this incredible piece.
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