If

If the world were filled with angelic souls
With inspired insight and matching goals

There would be peace, not appalling wars
Only bountiful serenity for me and yours

Famine and strife would cease to exist
Plans to feed the world we'd all enlist

Violence and murder would be no more
Anger dealt with swiftly we'd all strive for

Unheard of would be prejudice against another's race
Everyone warmly welcomed anywhere into any place

No more long hours at a job that makes one cringe inside
Encouraged to be in a career that makes one smile with pride

Our children would never feel unloved and unwanted
Abundance of hugs and sweet kisses would be flaunted

Marriages would thrive and not end in divorce
Being with our true soul mates we'd all endorse

Jealousies, insecurities and hatred would be wiped out
Contentment and confidence would be what we're about

If we all collaborate to make our world a better place
Happiness and tranquility will be ours to embrace


03/14/2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Jones Avatar
July 18, 2014 at 8:19 AM
Ohhh, Cecilia ~ Such lovely sentiments by a truly gorgeous lady with a most beautiful heart. Your skills produce some smooooth lines and flow to set our hearts and minds aglow to let us know we love you so. Smiles 'n hugs, Milady, for making the world such a better place to be … love from me! ~ Richard x0x :)
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May 27, 2014 at 7:36 PM
wonderful words, Cecilia, I enjoyed every line....Linda
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April 7, 2014 at 6:15 PM
CECILIA, , Congratulations, a wonderful win. Thank you:). ~SKAT~
Dietrich Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 12:42 PM
I remember this one. Such a well thought out poem. Congrats on your win.
Macfarlane Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 10:49 AM
Thanks so much Andrea xo
Richards Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 12:03 PM
These words are so meaningful, and could rightly be written to our world at large, or to our own small Poetry world....To embrace tranquility is a sacred thing. Lovely piece, Cecilia. Congratulations to you!
Callus Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 10:06 AM
Lovely thoughts in a beautiful creation Cecilia !! was a winner all the way:) congrats. // paul
Oyewole Avatar
April 6, 2014 at 2:18 AM
You've written it well. A very brilliant contributions! Big congrats on your accolades!!
Gasun Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 11:51 PM
This is extremely amazing! Congratulations on your well-deserved great win my dear friend Cecilia. I like your poem so much! Thank u so much for sharing! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
Macfarlane Avatar
April 7, 2014 at 6:20 PM
Thanks so much for the endearing comment Leonora xo
Mehta Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 9:34 PM
Congratulations on a fine win, cecilia
Roberts Avatar
April 5, 2014 at 6:53 PM
Thank you Cecilia for a lovely entry. Congrats....Seren
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 7:01 PM
if if if only!!!! Lovely thoughts!!
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 2:43 PM
- You describe a beautiful world - a world that was a pleasure to live in, Cecilia!! - A beautiful poem. - Good luck in the contest - hope you win ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Macfarlane Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Thanks Anne Lise xo
Johnson Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 11:09 AM
That's a pretty big word isn't it? You expounded on it with such ebb and flow of emotions. Peace. :)
Macfarlane Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 2:55 PM
Thanks Robert, peace to you as well.
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March 16, 2014 at 8:07 AM
IF my dear, IF! Captivating, inspiring, hopeful! You have captured all dreams and aspirations of humanity. If all this take place heaven will exchange place with earth! How lovely will it be! Let us start with ourselves first, for if the part doesn't change the whole will remain the same! Excellent poem! All my poems pivot around the themes you mention here Dearest Cecilia!
Macfarlane Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Thanks Demetrios.....heaven on earth sounds wonderful. Hugs
Carrillo Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 4:59 PM
I just lovwed this poem. It would be great if all this could happen. We would all be happy then. Thaks for sharing... Lucilla
Macfarlane Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 3:36 PM
Thanks Lucilla, when I dream I dream big, lol. Hugs
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March 15, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Thanks for considering my suggestion, hugs Rick
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March 15, 2014 at 11:10 AM
Contentment and confidence would be what we're about. Just a thought so you don't rhyme out with out. This is an exceptional piece, you brought me to an ideal world and I loved it.
Macfarlane Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 11:53 AM
Thanks Rick, I appreciate your feedback and you. Hugs
Pettit Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 11:15 PM
You did a marvelous job at rhyming each couplet very well.
Macfarlane Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Thanks Robert
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