Bless their hearts and eradicate hate, I implore
For a war between nations will never be the door
Help them find peace, and guide their confused ways
So that we may live peacefully for the rest of our days.
Why destroy when we can all thrive together?
Why start wars if we can have peace forever?
Why take lives for the mere gain of power?
Can harvest be gained from a wilting flower?
Will a piece of land justify lives of countless men?
If nations have laws, then why even attempt to bend?
Do you not fear for the future of your children, the land they will inherit?
Why do countries fight over land and create borders, when they can share it?
Is conflict resolved by living in rage and hate?
Do our people not at all have a better Fate?
We are all brothers, you and I
why does one of ours have to suffer and die?
And so I call forth my Asian brothers to cease
The fighting that has surely and steadily increased
Help make your children's future brighter than the sun
by loving each other... and gaining respect without a gun.
written by Seth Rinoza in response to the Khmer-Thai conflict [10th of February/0839/Phnom Penh]
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