Dear World

Dear World,

Can I ask you a question?

What goes through your heart

when you see a rose bloom?

When the sky is perfect,

or when a butterfly hatches?

What do you feel when the wind blows

on a sunny day and a child laughs

as they lay out in the sun?

Oh, my dear World,

What's on your mind

when love is found in darkness

or when a baby learns to walk?

When a family comes together

or when a beautiful song is written?

Dear World,

Does it hurt when a child cries?

When harsh words ring out

and when countries go to war?

When violence and blood spread,

or when hate is thrown around

as if it were all there is? 

My dear, dear World,

What can I do, World?

To see that days are always shining

and that every person is always smiling?

I promise, World.

To see a day when miracles abound

And the lives around me are brighter,

I'll be better, World, somehow. 

Love,

Hope for a Better World.