If

If

If I could live for 1000 years, I would turn this world around,
Change darkness into sunshine and up right every frown!
I would blanket the land with laughter using the dew from the trees
And shower each person with blessing, too wondrous to believe!

If I could live for 1000 years, I would right every wrong,
I would bring us all together, and write a new “Preamble” song!
Lyrics of equality and justice, would remain as part of the stew,
Seasoned with love for our fellow man, not just a selected few!

If I could live for 1000 years, I would throw caution to the wind,
Do all the things that I’ve never done, and go places I’ve never been!
I’d spend but a little time reflecting on negativity or strife,
Then in the end I’d thank God, for his favorable blessings of Life!

Written By: Sarita A. Milliner © 1/20/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Inman Avatar
September 15, 2023 at 10:28 PM
A lovely poem.
Canerdy Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 8:23 PM
This is a great poem, Sarita--7-PLUS! Janice
Milliner Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 10:20 PM
Thank you Janice!!
A   Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 7:58 PM
Sarita, a wonderful poem. If you could, it would be a wonderful world. Thanks for sharing the thought, your heart... LINDA
Milliner Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 10:28 PM
Much appreciation, Destroyer A!
Lane Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 1:01 PM
Those are all wonderful achievements you hope for, Sarita. Well done.
Milliner Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Thank you so much Lin!
Andresen Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 12:34 PM
- Beautiful thoughts about changing the world, Sarita :) - A 7 for your dreams :))) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Milliner Avatar
January 20, 2016 at 12:44 PM
Much thanks to you Anne-Lise!
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