A World with a Broken Heart

What if we were to look down on earth,

from high above the clouds.

When we gazed down on the suffering,

would our hearts break from what we saw.

Brutal wars scattered here and there,

lives lost to the evil savagery of men.

They tell lies to justify their deeds,

but we know they have power hungry hearts.

Jealousy fueling racism and hatred,

pointing fingers at friend and foe.

Claiming that what is wrong in our lives,

is the fault of anyone but ourselves.

We have used and abused our resources,

wiping out all of the natural safeguards.

When bigger catastrophic disasters arise,

we struggle to bring them under control.

Ultra wealthy making more and more,

never thinking of anyone else.

While so many in the world are suffering,

they laugh and say it's all mine.

Corporations making record profits,

all the while cutting jobs without a care.

Their gluttony and greed are disgusting,

without any regard for their fellow man.

In every country and corner of the earth,

homelessness is growing every day.

We are all one job loss, illness or disaster,

from joining this unwanted homeless club.

We cannot keep taking without giving,

or living lives lacking empathy or compassion.

If our efforts do not become more noble,

we will never mend this world with a broken heart.