Candle

if we lit a candle tonite
for every child that's hungry,
for every family that's homeless,
for every drug addict without hope,
for every soldier fighting
in an unholy war

for every immigrant
fighting for a chance,
for every prisoner
that becomes a victim
of the system.
for every victim
of violent crimes.

for every husband and wife
who cant find their way,
and give up and walk away.

for every child with a disability
that doesnt get a fair chance.
for every child that grows up
without a father or mother.

for every person who feels
deserted by God.
for every person afraid
to be who they are

for every victim of prejudice,
whether it be racial, religious,
or sexual.

for every person alone,
without hope or direction.

we'd have a fire so bright
it'd light the universe.
the fire of compassion.
warming the feet of humanity!

poem by Eric Cockrell
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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