A Round Table Is Set With Gentle Kindness

A round table is set with gentle kindness Set with bread, and wine and food for all And to each nation we once made a promise Our arms raised in welcome would never fall. Then came the hidden, counting their days Distorting truths of their faith ‘n tradition Resolved to turn the weak to their ways Then come to our table on their mission. Our table is set, and all will be welcome If they come in hate, we'll turn them away We will not let it be destroyed by some But only in peace ‘n’ love can they stay. Now many are missing from our round table Snatched away thru others bigotry and hate In our grief and sorrow we will still be able With hope and faith to set another plate. Our raised arms sometimes do grow weary But shoulder to shoulder we will carry on Tho tears of loss keep our eyes bleary We’ll heal one by one ‘till all hate is gone.