Poetry – A Better World

A Better World

Once there was a world that only ran on profits.

But someone thought of people;

That there was more to life than money.

So they decided to care.

Caring costs money.

It meant some people had less,

But they could afford it.

Together they decided

To make a world in which people care,

Where life was fair

And money

Wasn’t the only thing that mattered.

It was a better world

For everyone.

Opher – 30.3.2020

Well it’s a thought isn’t it? A world that doesn’t just run on money? A world that cares for everyone? A world that is compassionate, fair and more equal? A world that isn’t run by the rich for the rich?

It’s a nice dream I occasionally have.

Poetry – I Have A Dream Too

I Have A Dream Too

I have a dream.

That one day the people of different nations will come together in unity;

That little girls and little boys of different countries, different colours, different creeds, will play together as equals;

That they will grow to value each other for their qualities and not despise each other for their differences.

One day I hope a person’s colour and beliefs will cease to create barriers;

That those prejudices, fears and hate of the past will no longer exist.

I have a dream of a new world where nationality and patriotism are big enough to encompass all people;

Where every single person is equally important.

I have a dream of a world where people care for each other and the planet;

Where we all live in harmony with nature and respect living creatures;

A world in which we will no longer rape the planet or act irresponsibly out of greed or ignorance.

I have a dream of a world without barriers – a kinder, wiser and more caring world.

We can all dream.

And sometimes dreams can come true!

Opher 2.12.2018

I wrote this with a nod to Martin Luther King.

If we wish to build something better we first have to have a dream, a vision to work towards. We might never get to that mountain top but at least we can start the journey. Any improvement, no matter how small, is never-the-less an improvement.

Without a dream we are floundering and are led by the wrong leaders.

Roy Harper – These Fifty Years

The fabulous last track on The Dream Society album.

These Fifty Years – YouTube