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David Ross

I Am From A World...

I am from a world of hate,
Where violence destroys us;

I am from a world of love,

Where friendship unites us.

I am from a world of doubt,
Where despair is never forgotten;

I am from a world of hope,

Where optimism is ceaseless.

I am from a world of sadness,
Where people are deceased in war;

I am from a world of happiness,

Where peace is without end.

I am from a world of cruelty,
Where populace are tortured and wronged;

I am from a world of compassion,

Where the homeless are given shelter.

I am from a world of envy,
Where money controls the entire;

I am from a world of generosity,

Where grace and goodwill are customary.

I am from a world where lives are lived for self-alone;
I am from a world where only a life lived for others, is a life worthwhile.