The What If S

What If ? All wars were to end All suffering was gone All hunger was filled And all poverty had flown What if ? All pain was to disappear and comfort was to emerge Is this the lesson we all must learn ? What If ? Love replaced hate and fear With kindness And joy was to endure Would we be the same as before ? What If ? Optimism cured doubt Would we know what it’s all about ? What if sadness evaporated And left only happiness What If ? Selfishness had left the station So thoughtfulness and patience Could stand in its place I could begin to see the smiles on everyone’s faces . What If ? All FEAR was complimented by the noble and the brave What If ? Shame shed it’s tears and only truth was to remain What If ? Pollution and disease suddenly vanished ? Is there anything better we could do for our planet ? Leave your footsteps only and let it be written We gave the best and forgot the rest Even now, in these dark days We can still embark on this Life’s’ greatest of journeys In Times Like These