It is my hope
that we can all find a way
to live in peace.

We must all
work towards that day
starting right now.

Every human belongs in this land—
every color, straight or gay,
having faith or professing none,
right here you must all stay.

Rich or poor,
this is freedom’s door.
We must find a better way.
Stop fighting all these wars.
Provide what we all need.
Stop living just for greed.

Understand each other’s views.
Pay attention to the news.
Learn to talk, and to debate.
Let experience educate.
Arise to a higher fate.
We were not meant to live in hate.

Love your neighbor before it’s too late.
Take care of each other.
We’re all mates.
Most of all, dear friends, stay safe.

D.L. Lang is a member of the Benicia First Tuesday Poets.

Do you have insightful, topical or just all around creative poetry that you’d like to share with the Benicia community? Submit your poems to beniciaherald@gmail.com and they may be published in Friday’s Poetry Corner. and possibly online at BeniciaHeraldOnline.com. All ages are welcome to contribute, but the content must be appropriate. You do not need to be a resident of Benicia to submit your poem.

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