The World I said passed away today, <br /> But I had really died along the way. <br /> Prejudice, hate, jealousy, pain <br /> Was not something I could explain. <br /> I wanted love, joy, peace, <br /> And all the wars to cease. I loved my world, strange as it may seem, <br /> For I was born there to dream. <br /> Love, laughter, sunshine, snow <br /> Intelligence, wisdom and knowledge of God, <br /> Was all I wanted to know. <br /> But after I am gone, the world will grow and grow.<br /><br />Patricia Bradford<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-passed-away-today/
