Overladened earth, most have agreed

Natural resources we’re soon to exceed

There is a truth we must concede

That throughout life we proceed

An unfulfilling torrent of greed

Over consumption it does breed

Forcing innocence to bleed

Let us collectively take heed

Together in servitude we can lead

Together accomplish a worthy deed

In love we can plant the seed

Global compassion we will feed

Suffering we can impede

As one we will succeed

By consuming only what we need

Our sisters and brothers will be freed

Peace on earth is our creed

A shift in consciousness must precede

Creating positive change indeed

Between the lines we must read

Open our hearts to their plead

Let us arise to the need

And together supersede

The fruitless rush of greed

Simple prosperity can be achieved

When we act as one global community

Written by: M. Wesley Duren