If All the World Stopped Fighting

If all the world stopped fighting
and if all the wars could end,
if no one died from hunger
and if each man had a friend;
if countries stood together
though divided by the sea;
if the whole world stood united
what a good world this could be.
If colour never mattered
and if hatred, greed and spite
were never contemplated
then our future would be bright.
If people never spoke of “I”
but always spoke of “we”,
if each man loved the next one
what a good world this could be.

Marlene