We each have been given a mind,
and missions that we need to find.
Everyone has a separate will,
we can choose to move or stay still.

If this is true, why is it that
we don’t even want to try to adapt;
or we determine others by color of skin,
forgetting about all that’s within.

Why are we moving to a fate,
where the only emotion left is hate.
Why can’t we make the fighting cease,
and make this world one of peace.

Linda Morrow