Wishes
I wish…
The world was a peaceful place
Where everyone had their needs fulfilled
Where no one would have to starve
That the powers that be would stop the abuse
And understand they could lose everything
That children could grow up in families full of love
That people could be rational in their beliefs
And no one would lie
No one would steal
No one would kill
I wish…
Disease could be conquered
That issues could be discussed and decided
With a shake of the hand
Instead of curses and guns
That we would lose our greed
And we could work less
While being paid enough to flourish
That we could all read
And receive the education we desire
I wish…
Color didn’t matter
That we could see through the skin
And value the human being within
That gender didn’t matter
And we would not imagine
That the others were weaker
And we could see their strengths
While holding fast to them as humans
Caring for all they are
I must be a fool
To wish for all these things
When I stare into the mirror
And see the monster I’ve become
In my many years
Of selfish isolation…