It was some days before Christmas all over the earth
A spark of peace and sense of a new birth
Could the hope of this season really come true
That love would increase all the world through
I had just settled down, drifting into a dream
Visions were flowing as if I was in a stream.
Image of faces yellow, brown, black and white
Men, women and children, all come into light
Symbols of languages creating a song
That sound like the voice of an angelic throng
The image unfolds, the dream now seems clear
What was far suddenly appeared near.
Brothers and sisters walk hand in hand
No wall to divide, no hate in the land
Faces are seen, no prejudices hide
The precious creation that God placed inside
The color of skin does not frighten or blind
All see the beauty of heart, soul and mind.
No child fears abuse, by night or by day
Instead they all move freely in the streets and play
Families grow stronger and forgiveness abounds
Kind words take over the cruel harmful sounds
People see needs of those far and near
Sharing, giving and spreading good character.
Religion no longer is used as a frame
To justify personal power or fame
The sounds of bombs fades away
Like ice that melts when exposed in a sunny day
And then all at once, I turned in my bed
Feelings of joy and hope filled my head.
I sat up, reflecting and hear a voice call
Could there be peace on earth at all
How can this be was what I replied
For hate and distrust push all peace aside
Then suddenly through tears I clearly see
For the dream to come true, it must start with me.
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