The Peace Sign
For me it brings both anger and joy
anger that we never seem to learn
war after awful war, so much loss
and for what? so people can line pockets
Do they not see the destruction
the smouldering ruins of houses
that were someone's home
the bodies plied up in heaps?
Soldiers that have lived with death
on daily basis the horrific injuries
the knowledge they have taken souls
will be with them as long as they live
Joy when nice things happen
like nations shaking hands
when people speak out
condemning greedy politicians
Joy when lands are reforested
and pollution brought down low
new safe homes built for the poor
and clear skies adorn the land
I wish with all my strength
for peace world wide to reign
where none are scared or hungry
and all call each other brother or sister
No creed or race to divide
just love all over the world
this is what true peace should be
only then will the peace sign shine
written 02/21/2014
contest:The Peace Sign
Copyright © Shadow Hamilton | Year Posted 2014
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