My Hope for the World

What I wish for the world
and for me and for you
Is love, prosperity, and joy,
peace and harmony, too.

A place of delight
where all people are free
To express who they are
and be all they can be.

A world filled with hope
bright dreams & great visions
Where magic is manifested
we're all living our missions

And we think about the future
and those yet to come
Knowing our choices make a big
difference in the long run

We can set our intention
for this to come true
Take action, move forward
and have great fun, too.

An earth that's preserved
in its natural state
Clean water and air
healthful food on every plate

Lives that are filled with
celebration, song and dance
And every living being
is loved and given a chance

Where children are seen
as the wise beings they are
Each given encouragement
to be a shining star

A world where what matters
is people, not things
And the work that we do
makes our hearts sing

Where those paid the most
are teachers and nurses
And our worth is not measured
by the size of our purses

Diversity and differences
Are accepted with grace
We're making each community
A sustainable place

What I wish for the world
and for me and for you
Is love, prosperity, and joy,
peace and harmony, too.

A place of delight
where all people are free
To express who they are
and be all they can be.

An earth that's preserved
in its' natural state
Clean water and air
healthful food on every plate

Lives that are filled with
celebration, song and dance
And every living being
is loved and given a chance

Where children are seen
as the wise beings they are
Each given encouragement
to be a shining star

A world filled with hope
bright dreams & great visions
Where magic is manifested
we're all living our missions

And we think about the future
and those yet to come
Knowing our choices make a big
difference in the long run

We can set our intention
for this to come true
Take action, move forward
and have great fun, too.

© 2001, Jane Norton