PEACE IN THE WORLD

I wonder when peace will dawn upon the world,

so that even flower petals may freely live upon their bloom,

so that children may have their childhood,

and enjoy the embrace of their mothers.

When will hatred among people cease,

when will one person stop taking freedom from another,

why do all these divisions exist,

wouldn’t we all be better without them?

Every day, boats of pain sail across the world,

the sound of sirens destroying hopes, wishes, and dreams,

wars have never brought good to anyone,

so why are they still so close to us?

I call upon all the people of the world,

do not make each other targets,

share love, freedom, and peace,

let every touch reflect love.

Wars bring only darkness,

they take away happiness, joy, and all that is good,

heavy sounds tear through our ears,

because sick minds rule this world.

Why sow the seeds of evil,

instead of love, which we need so much,

let children have their freedom,

for your wars do not concern them.

So many tears have been shed because of cursed war,

will it ever stop?

Will peace finally take its rightful place…

People, be human,

do not close your hearts, nor your eyes.

Live for peace, leave evil behind,

let the sun shine upon us all,

let the clouds of pain finally disappear,

because we all want only one thing: our freedom.

 Danijela Ćuk

 Croatia