We will continue to live in a world of hurt, <br />for as long as we insist on hurting those <br />that have caused hurt. <br />Harm is going to come our way, <br />for as long as we insist on harming those <br />who have caused harm. <br />Retribution comes with a price: <br />opening up old wounds. <br />The terror unleashed that would lead <br />us into oblivion. <br />Until we find the strenght and courage <br />to open doors that remained closed sofar. <br />Entering the realm of forgiveness and <br />mutual cooperation. <br />With a newfound faith realising the unity <br />of us all we unleash a zest for the better. <br />Barack Obama we salute you for breaking <br />the ties that bind us!<br /><br />Ruerd Visser<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/breaking-the-ties-that-bind-us/
