How To Fix a Broken World
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For all who want a better world.
Don't like the new reality?
Want a change from what you see?
Who can you trust to make the change?
Life's different now, everything's strange.
Remember when,
life was easy, everyone was contented.
Many struggle now to survive, feel resented.
Kid's played outside, without any fear,
Now they don't leave, unless mom and dad are near.
I'm ok, I'm ok, you say, it's no big deal!
Sure, there's troubles elsewhere,
doesn't change how I feel.
You're ok, are you, you try to convince yourself,
When your eyes are closed,
you can't see the need for help.
Scientist, sociologist, economist all agree.
This world is broken, it's plain for all to see.
You cannot fix it at all, even if you try.
The best have tried, and they've long since died.
How to fix a broken world, is not easy to see.
Don't you want a better life for your family?
We all can make a difference, they say,
stop war, make peace.
Humans don't have the cure, for the human disease.
So why not do this,
if you really want a change.
Look to our maker, for the answer.
It's really not so strange.
John Derek Hamilton December 21,2014 revised October24,2015
Copyright © John Hamilton | Year Posted 2015
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