There will always be trouble
and strife will never cease,
so we must remain vigilant
while seeking peace.
We will always be opposed
by forces we do not foresee,
that is why we prepare
for these tragedies.
Wars will never stop.
Pride will never fail.
Liars will always talk.
Fear will drive the nails.
Hate will throw the stone.
Guilt cuts to the bone.
Until it is done,
love can hold a gun.
We seem to protect
celebrities and bank execs,
but we think we’re okay
without some sentinel;
what do we expect?
The enemy is always within.
He doesn’t stop and wave
before his knife slips in.
He doesn’t take to airwaves,
to tell the heroes there’s a bomb,
that only happens on TV,
reality is he has been standing
right beside you all along.
Zealots exist,
always have and always will.
Predators forever hunting for the kill.
These are all our problems,
we must own them,
every one.
Until hate is gone,
love can hold a gun.
Our responsibility.
Our world.
Our home.
Each and every person is free to be their own.
To love, to hold, to dream, believe
and grow.
Without all these old masters fighting for control.
Free to pray.
Free to play.
Free to speak our peace
and disagree.
Freedom to love
all as one,
’til hate is gone
love can hold a gun.
HG – 2016
#BeLoveCreateProtect
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