Do you ever hate what our world has become?

Nasty words and insults are the only thing being flung.

Why can't we all just sit down and drink tea,

hold hands and sing songs prettily?

All be friends and all be kind,

That's something that I sure wouldn't mind.

I unfortunately know this can't be true,

I know this a lot better than all of you.

This world is like a broken toy,

it makes problems for every little girl and boy.

This world is full of hate,

people everywhere raise to the bait.

Why can't we all just have peace and love,

while the sun keeps shining up above?

Stupid politics and stupid war,

like spoiled candy at the bottom of the drawer.

I want people to fix this world,

focus on the problems today before they unfurl.

I want people to laugh more,

and say "I love you" as they run out the door.

I want people to dance in the rain,

without worry or pain.

I want grown ups to sing,

and elders to be able to spring.

I want, I want, I want,

all my hope and rants written in 12 pt. font.

Please remember to never steal or cheat or lie,

and always laugh and wave hello and good bye.

Because if the grown ups can't fix this,

it's up to the rest of us to make this world pure bliss.

These are my rants, now over and done,

I hope you enjoyed them, or at least agreed with one.

A/N

This was originally a contest entry for @msher2003's writing contest but I liked the poem so I'm posting it here