May peace awaken all across the earth,

may golden sunlight warm us, chasing clouds of gray.

We long for smiles, for freedom, joy, and hope,

let love’s true paths forever guide our way.

Let nature bloom in all her grace,

for she belongs to every heart and land.

Do not destroy the gifts she freely gives,

for she remembers all by nature’s hand,

even when your eyes can no longer see.

Let the young embrace the light of life;

let sorrow cast no shadow on their days.

Do not teach them hatred for one another,

for hatred fills the world with grief and pain.

Let children keep the wonder of their youth.

Teach them to give with love and to receive.

Every child deserves a place of peace,

a safe haven where their dreams may gently breathe,

not hands that steal their innocence away.

Offer peace to one another.

If you take this world’s bright light,

its darkness will return to you.

Be humble, grateful, cherish every breath,

for no one has the right

to imprison another’s peace.

Release each other from pain and hate,

what good have they ever done?

Peace is the gift we all are searching for.

Why turn against each other,

making this beautiful world

a kingdom built on sorrow and chains?

Long live peace.

May your hearts forever shine with light.

It takes so little,

only one sincere,

truly human embrace.

Danijela Ćuk

Croatia