When-

When the world runs out of tears
When every lie has been told
When all the bullets have been fired
And there’s no more homeless in the cold

When all the landfills have been emptied
When all the species again thrive
When all the starving have had supper
And in no more pain we writhe

When all our children have loving parents
When all racism has been hanged
When we finally pull together
We will reach our promised land
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Suzadail Jr. Avatar
May 6, 2009 at 2:35 PM
The hope for mankind is universal acceptance. On a bumper sticker I saw When the power of love becomes greater than the love of power there will be peace. God Bless. Vince
Bickerstaffe Avatar
May 6, 2009 at 5:39 AM
A prayer for the ages... sublimely written with perfect cadence and rhyming. I love your versatility! Best wishes, Keith
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