Let our enemy brothers-in-arms understand us.
Let us break down the language barrier that
Separates us into different cultures. Only
Then will there be no war. If we could see
The enemy as one of us, sharing the voice
We speak with, the colors we see the world
With, and the tragedies that befall us,
No longer would we have reason to fight.
(Never do we pick on those our own size;
Likewise, we never strike our own kindred.)

Bring about the end of patriotism. All
Encouraged to fight for their country
Are encouraged to fight against their
Equals in other parts of the world,
Considering them lesser, misguided souls.
We define ourselves by our countries;
Yet no single word exists defining,
"Love for one's planet." While the world
Should be creating names like planatism,
Sphaerism, or erthanthropy to define us
As a whole planet, the patriots hold guns
And keep sectional prejudices alive.

So let us speak a common language. Only
Through similar tongues (and no secrets)
Will we gain an understanding for each
Other and a strengthened love for world.

03/28/2005

Posted on 03/28/2005
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