Until Then

Until Then Dawn has arrived and I hardly knew it. Sitting and writing, I thought right through it. Feelings about God and the need for peace, Obsessed my soul, brought hope; pure love released. I wish that I could wave a magic wand. And bring to all mankind a loving bond. Causing the world to find that peace filled place. Where thoughts of wealth and greed will be displaced. Alas, my heart takes flight away from fate. And binds itself to peacefulness this date. To fantasies of kingdoms far away Where leaders feel my thoughts and start to pray. I dream the most miraculous of all. Begins when they upon their knees do fall. Then, pray to deity that rules their soul. And find that God by many names is called. Then soon, love sparkles-- works its magic lull. Evil thoughts and hatred vanish, null. Peace and adoration upon men fall. Oh, gift from God in heaven to us all. Peace upon the earth sings, knowing at last. That only by forgiving evils past-- And putting down war arms by trusting God. Righteous love can procure the earth we trod. But, only man, with God can win this race. When death by wars does retribution face. And cause the world to find that peace filled place. Where thoughts of wealth and greed have been displaced. Around the world when evil has been ceased. The earth will live a thousand years of peace. Until then, sadness will greet each new dawn. And soldiers who survive will be war’s pawn…. © Dane Smith-Johnsen 11-12-09