“Forgive and forget,” “Love your enemies,” “Do good to all,”
Yes, I’m sure you’ve heard such said, and for some, that’s a hard call.
But: If we want to change this world, there is no other way,
For it’s love that conquers all, it’s love that should rule the day.

We can’t change this world by force, except superficially,
For change must start in each heart, and should first begin with, ME.
So, forget legislation, for though such may have its place,
It can’t change the hearts and minds, of this errant human race.

No, governments can’t change hearts, nor Christian politicians,
For both can only change things, subtract or make additions.
Everyone needs to realize, and help each other to see —
That if we don’t change our ways, we’ll write our obituary.

We should lead by example, we shouldn’t fight fire with fire,
For such will always backfire; it’s a treacherous quagmire.
Let’s turn our backs on warring, and violence of any kind,
Yes, it’s time we stopped acting, so shamefully and blind.

The title of a pop song goes, “What the world needs now is love,”
No, not sexual love, not self love, but unconditional love.
And, a hatred of cruelty, I say, bigotry and depravity,
Wedded to an active passion, for freedom and liberty.

Every human on this earth, each creature — land, sea, or sky,
Should be treated with respect, never hurt, or caused to die.
Revenge should never figure, in the lives of you and I,
Nor hatred for another, and self, we all should crucify.

Let’s stop this merry-go-round, that’s currently gaining speed,
It’s time to slam the brakes on, there’s a very urgent need.
We’re heading for disaster, and we’re fouling our own nest;
Do I hear a call for change, is change beating in your breast? 

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