I LONG FOR A TIME
(In Honor of Black History Month)
Featuring “A Change Is Gonna Come”
Video link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDwEBlaMOmKV4
By Sam Cooke
I long for a time
When the child in each of us does not have
To know bullying, disrespect, forced separation,
Homelessness, hunger, poverty,
Whatever our color, ethnicity, religion, or Circumstance.
I long for a time
When Covid and other diseases do not ravage
The lives of all the peoples of the earth
through illness, death, and hard grief.
I long for a time
When we humans will work to care for ourselves
And each other, willingly, and do what is needed
To achieve this.
I long for a time
When our human needs for control,
Power, and greed will
FINALLY CEASE AND DESIST!
I long for a time
When all abuse, hatred, and violence of humans
Toward creation, Mother Earth, the four leggeds,
And our fellow brothers and sisters
NO LONGER EXIST!
I long for a time
When we humans can finally realize and learn
That it is only through Awareness, Acceptance,
Action, Empathy, and, yes, most of all, LOVE,
That we can begin to heal our relationships
With ourselves, others, Mother Earth, and God!
May you find your way home to PEACE!
Do all the good you can,
Whenever you can,
Wherever you can,
As long as you can.
