It's All About the Children

When at least ONE child is happy,

We should be delighted.

But NOT wanting happiness for all

Would be rather shortsighted.

 

If even ONE child is in pain,

How could we find peace

Until we've found a way to make

All children's suffering cease?

 

Can we positively state

That in our major decisions,

The welfare of children everywhere

Accords with our visions?

 

When we see that suffering occurs,

Let's not avert our eyes.

Denial won't solve abuse or hunger

Or stop the young ones' cries.

 

Ignoring the needs of the world's children

Takes a heavy toll.

If wanting to help all kids is a pipe dream,

At least it's a worthy goal.

 

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