In My Perfect World

in my perfect world none would 
lack for food or clothes
 red, yellow black and white
would all be equal
a child would never have
to fear a hand raised up
for a touch would always
be in given in love
we’d share and share
alike with all
and peace on earth
would reign once more
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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La France Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 5:00 AM
This is a wonderful dream, Jerri, if only it could come true.. Love Constance
Sweetheart Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 9:01 PM
Makes me think of Christmas Jerri and good will to men theme.. a nice entry for Carol's contest. good luck.. well written.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" in Hawaii..AlohA...
Mcpherson Jr. Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 7:47 PM
Very beautifully writ. Only if the world were that way we'd be living in paradise.
A   Avatar
July 5, 2010 at 6:18 PM
that would be perfect to have that... lovely write...P.D.
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