What If

What If What if we never had a need and greed for war Powers that be quenched their thirst no more What if we saw each other as one human race Where greed and hatred does not have a place What if the powers that be told all the truth When you believed, wide eyed in your youth What if we stood our ground against evil men As our elders did, oh so brave they were then What if we just recognized people for who they are Acceptance for all people from both near and so far What if tolerance and respect were the new normal Where living your own lifestyle, your way so informal What if we all showed a little random act of kindness Showing only love, no longer exhibiting our blindness What if we all gave up a little more of our precious time Perhaps we all might find this world little more sublime What if………..