Can 'I' Say Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

That those of my generation...
Have made a better way,
Today?
With attempts made to save,
A quality of life for all to live...
With a doing of things right!
And the proof is there to be as is?

Can 'I' say...
There are less conflicts to fight,
Day and night.
Can 'I' say...
What we have done,
Has paved a path for all to walk upon?
And those who do this,
Do it with a pride dignified...
With a certain identity recognized,
And a respect that is accepted...
Never disrespected by anyone to welcome?

Can 'I' say...
It's peace.
Can 'I' say...
It has been released.
Can 'I' say...
It is hope.
Can 'I' say...
Everyone is doing this most.
Can 'I' say...
It's prosperity,
All of us is seeking but no one greeds.

Can 'I' say...
It's peace.
Can 'I' say...
It has been released.
Can 'I' say...
It is hope.
Can 'I' say...
Everyone is doing this most.
Can 'I' say...
It's prosperity,
All of us is seeking but no one greeds.

Can 'I' say,
That those of my generation...
Have made a better way,
Today?
With attempts made to save,
A quality of life for all to live...
With a doing of things right!
And the proof is there to be as is?

Can 'I' say...
What's been prayed for,
Has arrived...
Today.

Can 'I' say...
What's been prayed for,
Has arrived...
Today.

Can 'I' say...
What's been prayed for,
Has arrived...
Today!