?Pettifog?
How
goes the battle, my brothers and sisters,
to
keep our ozone intact as we stave away blisters?
Have
we reduced global exhaust emissions enough?
Are
we preparing for a future without
lots
of expensive and shiny stuff,
like
yachts, casinos and mansions of gold?
Or
will it be water and then air
that
is on the black market, sold?
How
goes the battle, my sisters and brothers,
to
create a heaven on Earth for all of our others?
Have
we replanted our wildlands and filled the skies with birds?
Are
we giving life to our dreams… a music that is yet to be heard?
Are
we fuelling our imaginations and opening our minds to see
a
world full of love to build
where
we can celebrate our collective divinity?
How
goes the battle,
whichever
one that you are destined to fight?
Are
you being conquered by your fears
or
are you being your brothers’ and sisters’ light?
And
while I’m asking questions, with my great big smile,
I’ll
lean in a little closer to ponder…
“Is
it all worth while?”
For
even if we become our peace
lasting
a long, long time
will
not confusion again arise
to
find ways to patronize this rhyme?
Jim Kogelheide
December 2000
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