Sometimes I dream I am a child again <br />And in a vision see far beyond the stars! <br />There I'd join the hands of all <br />From every nation, near and far -- <br />And pray with you for the end of war! <br />How can we kill our fellow men, <br />Have no feeling for defenseless women, <br />And show no pity for little children? You are leaders, all of you; <br />It is you who were given vision! <br />The soul of man cries out to God -- <br />Whatever our race or religion -- <br />To fill the emptiness, the void within. <br />You can lead and love all men! <br />I plead with you to speak for women <br />And little children in every land; <br />Speak out against the crimes of hate, <br />Help end the thirst for power and greed. <br />I join with you to love and lead! Teachers, speakers, song writers, ministers, <br />Public figures give love -- your power <br />Is far more than you know for peace. <br />Light the torch in every land with your vision!<br /><br />Alice Louise Salter<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/vision-beyond-the-stars/
