World Brotherhood

A most treasured gift
We all have to give
Is our ability to share
To live and let live

To abolish all prejudice
We must do our part
Let everyone take notice
This plea from the heart

Let's abolish the bad 
And focus on good
Children of the universe
A world brotherhood

@Jack Ellison 2012
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
September 7, 2017 at 11:44 PM
And thank you for living your words of encouragement and sharing your beautiful thoughts with us always. I am in love with your ideals. Such positivism is refreshing and admirable. Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 7:05 AM
You have made my day, sweet Laura! I am blessed to know you and call you a friend! Again, thank you for your friendship and loyalty! So until we meet again... love and big hugs, Jack xxx
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
September 2, 2012 at 11:35 PM
A great write, Jack! Yes, we must start with ourselves and work on changing the next generation. Hatred and intolerance is learned...hugs, Rhonda
Ellison Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Thanks for your warm response, Rhonda! "Hatred and intolerance is learned"... you sure have that right, my friend! Love and big hugs, Jack
O'Leary Avatar
September 2, 2012 at 5:42 AM
Yesss! Great poem! Terry
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2012 at 5:46 AM
If only... eh Terry! Thanks a bunch, Jack
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