a bit of a soapbox moment. nationalism, prejudice and racism lead us nowhere, and a better future begins with just one heart, with one smile
in times like these its nice to remember
goodness is inherent in every heart
and even those who you see as lost
have their own truth, true enough
the problem with typing the bad guy
based on skin color or creed
is that (among other things) it only
serves to feed
the suspicion so easily found
lurking on street corners
all around town
so when you see a friendly face today
shake their hand and smile back!
it matters not if they share your
world view,
or whatever it is you think they lack
or if their words sound strange to your ear.
(it's so sad to see people living with this fear!)
what matters is that you have given away
something of yourself that is true.
who knows what kinds of ripples
you'll start with just one smile today?
you could end a war!
you could give someone hope!
you could set the world on fire with love!
the little part you play in this world
make it count,
bring it straight from the heart
who knows what kinds of ripples
you'll start with just one smile today?
--bruised orange
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