Let there be peace

Let there be peace in all the lands
where culture and harmony have been lost.
Let there be peace on the streets
where all who walk on that sacred soil
feel safe and secure.
Let there be peace so all can sleep
without fear of bombings and missiles.
Let there be peace without fears of knives and shootings and fights.

Let there be peace when all are sick
of fighting wars of misled trust.
Let there be peace where all children grow up in caring communities.
Let there be peace where hatred and anger are diffused
where tolerance and communication open up to equality for all.
Let there be peace in people’s hearts to lift up their brothers and sisters.

Let there be peace for the forests around the planet
where so many of our animal relatives live and now die.
Let there be peace without greed and consumerism
where everyone on this planet has enough.

Let there be peace instead of blood on our hands.
Let there be peace and time to listen and reflect,
to make peaceful decisions in our lives.

Let there be peace without envy, jealousy and falseness.
Let there be peace without religion to bring about pure spirituality.
Let there be peace and treaty to heal our wounded souls and minds.
Let there be peace.