Lovers Of Peace Poem by Frank Bana

What does it take
For a land to be at peace?
A mineral in the soil
A truce upon the streets
Natural defence, a desert or a sea
Alpine protection or great barrier reef
To keep the force of hatred in defeat?

Where fathers to their daughters, where good hearts stay connected
Politicians answering to those by whom elected
Where death and life are sacred
And the moon not forced to hide
Lovers of peace will stand together
Fearless
Side by side.