Just Pray For The Answer
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Written, October 19, 2024
For The Contest, “Shikata ga nai” (it cannot be helped)
Sponsor, Silent One
We're born with bodies- set up very well
to grow, survive for sure by what we're shown;
with instincts also ingrained so we dwell
to eat, and drink, then sleep as nature's own.
But then, as humans- free will too survives
to choose and implement what we will do.
The deepest urge for power oft deprives
the peace we long for which does not prove true.
If only free will could negate this urge-
forgoing power for world wars to cease;
reject control and capture since this scourge
won't feed the promise of true worldwide peace.
This search for power must come to a halt;
but such is the dilemma we're in now.
It pains me most since we are not at fault.
Just pray for answers- if, and when, and how-
our hopes for a great miracle one day
that all world leaders draft a common page.
Fulfill this wish for us who duly pray-
humanity may live a peaceful stage.
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2024
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