If we do the things
that make for war,
Let us not wonder
why we have no peace.
If we criticize and judge
the ones we love,
Let us not wonder
why no one loves us unconditionally.
If we put ourselves
first before others,
Let us not wonder
why no one treats us as equals.
If we are defensive
and always right,
Let us not wonder
why no one listens to us.
If we know just what to do
and always have good advice,
Let us not wonder
why our cup is never filled.
If we spend our lives
caught in mediocrity,
Let us not wonder
why our lives feel so worthless.