To Take a Life Is Not the Way

Why must there always be conflict To harm both man and beast? With consequences most tragic They killed the strong, the weak. They took the mandate ‘twas given From horror did they drink Into darkness they were driven To send all to the brink. You think yours is a holy cause To keep your way alive This madness must be put to rest So that all can survive. There is room in this world for each To live life differently Peace and love, not out of reach Just let all mankind be. Fear must not drive us from our home Afraid to venture out We must feel strong, feel free to roam To live, to move about. As minds are bent, and thoughts are turned With children killed, and homes are burned Voices rise up, and rise up strong Say “Love is right, and hate is wrong; Kill not your neighbor, not today, To take a life is not the way”!