Everyday we have the choice
Of what we do or don't
Of what we should or shouldn't
Of what we will or won't
Each day is filled with moments
That need decisions made
Will we always think things through
Will all plans be well laid?
Most often we will have to choose
Based on experience
I can only hope that we
Employ our common sense
But when we choose unwisely
Or conceit gets in the way
When often sunk to cruelty
In things we do and say
When we won’t acknowledge that
Our neighbour’s feelings matter
We do away with decency
The fragile balance shatters
This is not the way the world
Can overcome its ills
Hopelessness must never win
We need our strength of will
It's time to show some fortitude
Stoutheartedness and spine
Never lose your dignity
When others cross that line
It might be wishful thinking though
A fool's philosophy
To be one who finds good in all
And worth in all they see
But it’s a dream I will not yield
And one I share with you
For unbridled optimism in
This world’s long overdue!