Words of meaning ©

Does the word war
mean anything?
It should
It's the time when we all
try to save ourselves

Does the word hate
mean anything?
It should
It's the time when we have
lost all our love

Does the word drug
mean anything?
It should
It's the time when some have
given up their hope

Does the word power
mean anything?
It should
It's the time when we have
more ambition than needed

Does the word greed
mean anything?
It should
It's the time when we have
cherished money more than love

Does the world's people
mean anything?
It should
It's time we cherished
For the greater good

Does the people's independence
mean anything?
It should
It's time we shared
For the greater good

Does the animal kingdom
mean anything
It should
It's time we spared
For the greater good

Does the green environment
mean anything?
It should
It's time we saved
For the greater good

Does the new millennium
mean anything?
It should
It's time we change
For the greater good

By Bobbie J. Keane
14th August 2000
Year 11
Wilderness School
Australia

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