REACHING FOR WHAT WE ALL WANT

Isn’t it true that we all have a vision?

A marvelous life full of peace

No more violence to contend with

Problems that have solutions

Our time freed up so we can

Live in harmony with nature

This can be the reality

We must realize this and work for it

Hour by hour and day by day

We cannot dream it away problems

But rather anticipate condition and react

Peace comes from forgiveness, from

Not holding ourselves above others

We must be passionate in what we do

Have compassion for others at all times,

Even when difficult and at a time when

We, ourselves, are in a difficult struggle

Spend time with little children

Teach them how to smile and

Imitate us as we care for things,

Including our pets and the wild animals

Let them help us feed the birds and squirrels

Visit and sing to the sick

Avoid messing up our earth

Work our gardens and arrange flowers

Create beauty in harmony with nature

Keep our homes clean and inviting

Stay true to ourselves and stay calm

Do not provoke others into anger

Work in our community for justice

Look out for those needing help

This is a magnificent vision

We must be constantly aware

It will become natural to us

Feed us new energy so we can

Live what we believe and

Reach for all we want

Stanski

September 10 , 2023, ^