Leave Behind Your Best

Saddened hearts, Our eyes cast low, for the sorrows of this land; Are we really, doing all we can, to lend our helping hand? We come from backgrounds far and near, Histories vast and yet the same; Violence touches all of us, -yet, we are ALL to blame. We live our lives, day by day, and We are all okay; But someone somewhere’s crying, and screaming “go away”. We lock our doors each night, and peacefully, we sleep; But closer than we think, a child, sits alone, to weep. We tell each other that we care, yet when the neighbours call; We do not wish to “get involved”, not even, if it’s small. If actions speak louder than words, Then we, are still in silence; Until We take initiative, there will, always, be violence. When we sit alone, and pray, we mention people, that we know; What if we actually prayed for others too; Let’s see how much further, those prayers will go. We simply Are, ‘humanity’; and humanity, is One; Extend who you are to others too, Without each other, We Are None. Time ticks fast for Everyone, We All have lives to lead; So it’s no excuse to “have no time” to care, for those, in need. Look at what we leave behind, Our legacies, and the next generation; It’s up to us, We are Their hope; Teach them kindness, love, and consideration. When you have reached your journey’s end; and you lay your soul to rest; Make sure, that you can tell, Your God; You gave, Your very best.