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Imagine a Life

Imagine a life of fairness to all
Where all of our people win 
A world bristling with opportunity
Without reference to sex or colour of skin.

Imagine a life of plenty 
Where no child dies of hunger or thirst
A world where all of our governments
Put the love of humanity first .

Imagine a life of gentle peace 
Where weapons are no longer in need 
Countries working toward one common goal 
In the hope mankind will succeed.

Imagine a life of compassion
Where people learn to care
A world where consideration
Is given for this planet we share.

Imagine a life of honesty 
Where truth may reign as king 
A world of faith and loyalty 
Where lies have had their final fling .

Imagine a life of togetherness
Where all nations work as a team 
Eden was once a reality 
It doesn't have to be a dream . 

Dig well your patch of Eden 
Sow it well with seed
Share your wondrous bounty
Put an end to hatred and greed.

I imagine such a wonderful life
Will be a long time in the winning 
But here I plant my acorn
In the hope of a new beginning.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/23/2014 6:43:00 PM

This has the same hope that we see in the song of this same name. I bet it was inspiration for this lovely message poem! Goodnight now!

Darren Watson
Date: 2/23/2014 7:11:00 PM

I only ever listen to the teletubbies i'll have you know , lol Goodnight Andrea and thank you

Huberta Van Akkeren

Date: 2/23/2014 4:32:00 PM

What a place to live...i want to go there too...let me know if ever it exists. We live in hope, Huberta

Darren Watson
Date: 2/23/2014 6:41:00 PM

I'm not sure that even when our grandchildren's grandchildren get to have their time on earth . The world I speak of will exist but I know I want them to say of me that I tried to make a difference , Even if only in a very small way.

Theresa Stephens

Date: 2/23/2014 5:30:00 AM

Hi Darren, This poem is monumental. A definite keeper, to be read again and again. You have thought this out well. All the best to you. You are certainly going along the right tracks. Regards Theresa x

Darren Watson
Date: 2/23/2014 2:35:00 PM

I have so little spare time Theresa but the little I have I use to coach children's soccer teams . It's not much but it makes a big difference to a lot of children , Just one tree at a time , That is all we need do .

Selena Hernandez

Date: 2/20/2014 9:01:00 AM

Such a perfect world only happens in dreams, it's unfortunate great poem

Darren Watson
Date: 2/22/2014 5:38:00 AM

Perhaps my perfect world is beyond us but there is nothing to stop us trying and if all we do is make the community we live in a tiny bit better , The effort will have been worthwhile.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/18/2014 11:48:00 AM

- It would be a nice life for all --- big and small --- young and old --- rich and poor --- regardless of skin color ..... a life of joy! - I wish!!!!! - Beautiful thoughts in a beautiful poem, Darren - Love it!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Darren Watson
Date: 2/19/2014 5:57:00 AM

I see you most everywhere I go and the beautiful comments you leave are your acorns . I see the oak tree's growing before my very eyes.