Where? Poem by Dann Thomas

Where?
WHERE the mind is without fear and the head is held high
Where the cry of hunger is always answered
Where politicians behave responsibly to the nation and not only to themselves
Where the law is one that is followed and not circumvented
Where our children and God are more important than our cell phones

Where the playing fields are level and laughter is from the heart.
Where one understands his own religion first, before questioning another
Where we grieve the killing of trees, of the innocent and the farmer
Where greed exists in the want of knowledge and not materialism
and respect is garnered from deeds and not wealth
Where progress is not commercialisation but contentment through giving
Where our every action is to help another, irrespective of religion or position or quid pro quo.
Into broadmindedness and limitless boundaries
Into that heaven of freedom, my Father, let me and my country awake.

(Inspired by Rabindranath Tagore)