Why not a world that is free

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What kind of world will we leave for our children,

one that is shackled in hate?

Tying their hands in the wake of the future,

sealing the edge of their fate.

 

Killing of innocents minding their business,

filling the shadows with fear.

What is the plan to relieve all this worry,

now that it’s already here?

 

Why is it right that we turn against neighbors

just for the clothing they wear?

The color of skin and the faith they believe in,

did we forget how to care?

 

Racism churned from the bellies of monsters,

pointing their fingers in blame

When will they learn that we’re in this together,

regardless of language or name?

 

Why do we hide always ducking for cover,

waiting this terror to cease?

When we can stand up like sister and brother

walking together in peace.

 

We are all people who live on this planet,

being the best we can be.

It’s up to us what we leave for our children,

why not a world that is free?

 

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