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The Song of Peace (in honor of U.N. Day)
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The Song of Peace (in honor of U.N. Day) |
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Emmy Member
since 1999-06-29
Posts 194KY |
I'll sing to you a bitter song in the key of greed and hate To the tune of malevolence and "sorry"s that came too late It's a song not many like to hear yet if you listen, it's all around coming from the mouths of man; the most dissonant of sounds It is the song of humankind and what's become of earth The melancholy epic of the destruction of our mirth If ocean waves were people peace was sand upon the shore Over time it washed away It sholds no meaning any more But now we see our lives without this precious jewel we lost and because we let it slip away we're having to pay the cost So, you ask, what can WE do, to turn 'round this song we sing? The answer, I tell you, is simply this: my friends, EVERYTHING! For peace begins with just one soul who shares their love with others and it doesn't matter WHO they are 'cause we're ALL sisters and brothers Forget religion, race, and sex and focus on what's inside That's all that matters anyway so put away predjudice and pride! Our common bond is that we're HUMAN; We all laugh and scream and cry We all have our hopes and dreams We all will live and die Don't be afraid of what you don't understand Diversity is good for the soul We need to broaden our horizons and make unity our goal It's a matter of acceptance you must listen with your heart and when we can all do this THAT'S when peace will start Through simply love and kindness we can make all hatred cease For when we sing in harmony we sing the song of peace |
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caroline Senior Member
since 1999-08-16
Posts 1218http://members.xoom.com/belladona123/index.htm |
Brava, Emmy! Excellent piece you've penned. It speaks the truth clearly! ------------------ "Tread softly, for I have spread my dreams under your feet"~~William Butler Yeats |
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RobertB Senior Member
since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104Champaign, IL |
In all the links of the chain called the Universe... man is the weakest one. Peace will come. ------------------ if you can dream; you can fly...if you are flying; you are dreaming. |
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Watcher666 Senior Member
since 1999-10-13
Posts 1606 |
Well stated,I hope all harken to your message here!  ------------------ Illusion...what we see and what we do...it's all up to you. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Bravo, Emmy! No truer words were ever spoken! And spoken so well, I might add!  ------------------ Denise [This message has been edited by dsnyder (edited 10-16-1999).] |
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