This poem is dedicated to all those suffering across the globe. This is dedicated to those who lost their family in war...to the families torn apart by the violence we only see on tv. This is for those who suffer. This is to my brothers and sisters ...in faith...in humanity...
Peace Be Ours
If only they saw the world through your eyes
If only they saw what you see everyday
If only they could count
The countless times you saw a loved one die
If only the world could be seen through your eyes
If only we didn’t listen to all those ignorant lies
If only my actions were as true as my words
If only nobody ever betrayed you.
If they saw the world through your eyes
If they saw the terror, bloodshed
If only they had to bury your dead.
If they could see the ignorance
That led to your suffering
If they would only open their eyes
They would see what they did
See what they’ve done.
If only...
If only...
If only they knew
Maybe the wars would end
Maybe the cries would be silenced
And maybe the deads struggle wouldn’t be in vain,
Let each of us see what you’ve seen
And carry these words
Spread them far and wide
And maybe
Maybe one day
There will be a change in the tide.
If only there was unity
In this fight for humanity
The fight to find, search
Bring about peace
The finality of joy
The peace
Sweet peace
Peace be ours
Sincerely forever
One day...
~ Tajuldeen
4/14/08