A Common Balance

A fading ember Of a hidden dream; The shatter of faith As life crumbles before them; The ache burning in their chests, The waterfall bound to fall from their eyes- I want to save them from this, Terminate the barricade between them and their passions. Eliminate suffering, That's what I'd do. I'd give courage To help them have a voice Which was before a mere whisper. I'd extend compassion to every being- A mixture of understanding and kindness- So they can stand strong on their own And pass on their compassion, too. I'd make aware All those who live behind a mask- Naive, oblivious; I'd remove the veil, Burn it into a collection of ashes. I'd spread hope and ideas, Help others think on their own And be bold against conforming. I'd preach ideas of harmony, A common bond strewn between everyone, A common compassion, A common awareness, A common understanding, A common balance.