A new year imparts
its soft lips of forgiveness
a whisper of grace
humanity, faith renewed
hope challenges the villain
Evildoers strike
their poison a fatal dose
mortal dreams die fast
yet the dawn of a new day
climbs above the horizon
Young kids smile freely
innocence not yet corrupt
an outlook still pure
of self-righteous delusion
freedom thrives inside the mind
Injustices maim
its victims too powerless
pleas for survival
silenced by the Western world
perpetrators with deaf ears
Religion and prayer
in noble sanctuaries
distorted by hate
to fuel wicked agendas
fear is the greatest evil
Greed feasts on lavish
an opulent sustenance
of gluttons' yearning
a mouthful of denial
worn out promises feed none
In quiet reaches
faraway lands, vast green fields
the common folk work
a sanguine disposition
prospect begins with a dream
Whilst leaders proclaim
democracy yields freedom
a war's battle hymn
no peace or understanding
death the price of liberty
About the Creator
Christine O'Reilly
A Toronto-based scribbler who spends most days dreaming of being elsewhere.
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