Dream of a Land
By: Anahita Akhavan
Today,
I’ll pray for King.
Today,
I’ll learn to dream.
I’ll dream of a land,
where the air’s the right of every human.
I’ll dream of a land,
where all children hold each other’s hands.
I’ll dream of a land,
where all people smile with their eyes.
I’ll dream of a land,
where the light of forgiveness always shines.
I’ll dream of a land,
where hearts are the mirrors of truth.
I’ll dream of a land,
where there are no “us” or “them.”
I’ll dream of a land,
where there’s no “right” or “wrong.”
I’ll dream of a land,
where there’s no “good” or “bad.”
I’ll dream of a land,
where there’s no “west” or “east.”
I’ll dream of a land,
where we’re all connected to the same bridge.
I’ll dream of a land,
where all dreams can become realities.
I’ll dream of a land,
where everyone lifts up each other’s hands.
I’ll dream of a land,
where humanity is the language of “love.”
And, only for love, we all learn to love “this wonderful life.”