Can we simply find the beauty,
in every walk of life.
Shall we look beneath the surface,
all the pain; all the strife.
Can we build a bridge over ignorance,
leading to unity.
Let go of our differences,
lift up humanity.
Who among us does not feel pain,
when hate has touched our soul.
clinging to the anger,
festering to grow.
Invisible wars grow furious,
from within.
Holding many hostages,
A battle no one wins.
Like weeds among the flowers,
their beauty goes unseen.
Taunted by the ugly,
tearing at the seams.
It spreads from sea to shining sea,
as waves consume the world.
As we stand by in ignorance,
while hate consumes our core.








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