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Why Not a World That Is Free

What kind of world will we leave for our children,
one that is shackled in hate?
Tying their hands in the wake of the future,
sealing the edge of their fate.

Killing of innocents minding their business,
filling the shadows with fear.
What is the plan to relieve all this worry,
now that it’s already here?

Why is it right that we turn against neighbors
just for the clothing they wear?
The color of skin and the faith they believe in,
did we forget how to care?

Racism churned from the bellies of monsters,
pointing their fingers in blame
When will they learn that we’re in this together,
regardless of language or name?

Why do we hide always ducking for cover,
waiting this terror to cease?
When we can stand up like sister and brother
walking together in peace.

We are all people who live on this planet,
being the best we can be.
It’s up to us what we leave for our children. . . 
why not a world that is free?

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Carol B.

Date: 11/9/2016 4:22:00 PM

It saddens me that we can't all get along. We should be embracing the gift of life. We are here for such a short period of time. Love this write and the message.

Chris Green
Date: 11/9/2016 5:00:00 PM

Thanks so much Carol and you are so right.

Christy Stover

Date: 11/9/2016 4:09:00 PM

Beautiful deep poem, Chris. As a mother and an aunt this really hit home.

Chris Green
Date: 11/9/2016 5:00:00 PM

Thanks so very much Christy, I am happy you liked this one

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/9/2016 2:13:00 PM

Very well written. Very pertinent questions!

Chris Green
Date: 11/9/2016 4:58:00 PM

Thank you much Heidi, I am glad you liked this.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/9/2016 1:49:00 PM

much compassion flows through this remarkable write, chris... i am moved!..huggs

Chris Green
Date: 11/9/2016 2:03:00 PM

Thanks you Nette, so very much for your nice comment.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/9/2016 1:25:00 PM

Love your heart in this-Love knows no color or race,nor religion or gender...So love this Chris.We do see the world with the same eyes.: ).Lovely.

Chris Green
Date: 11/9/2016 1:36:00 PM

Thank you Charmaine, why can't everyone be poets and get along as well as all of us do? Your kind words are always welcomed in my world.

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/9/2016 12:26:00 PM

Hi Chris, "When will we stand up like sister and brother?" What a good question. We all are apart of the humam race and we all should do as you suggest in this well written piece. Great poem with a revelant message. A without a doubt seven: -) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 11/9/2016 1:03:00 PM

Thank you Alexis, it seems I become a little bit more disheartened each day by things that I see and I have the hardest time understanding why so many are so angry all of the time. I however am so happy you came by to read this one, I always look forward to your visits and to what you have to say.