I look around the world todayand see the pain and strife,
it's then I am so thankful for my ordinary life.
There are those who choose to terrify this world we're living in,
violence and guns that take the lives of the innocent ones within.
So much hatred running rampant,
the sound of war is ringing loud,
and we can't help but notice the darkening of the clouds.
There are children who are crying in the streets we walk upon,
with no one there to hold them at the breaking of the dawn.
All around us we see people
who could use a helping hand,
just words of encouragement, someone there to understand.
Homeless people, single mothers,
starving children cry in vain,
depressed people with no answers,
all cry out with a voice of pain.
What will it take for us to see, the answer's still unknown,
in order to achieve world peace,we have to start right here at home!
This is the first poem I have had the courage to share with anyone but family! I welcome your thoughts, comments and critiques!
