My Delusions Poem by Barry Middleton

all men deserve to dream
and these are some of mine
a peace on earth that lasts
where harmony can shine

I do not mean to preach
but what we learn we owe
so stop and listen well
to things you need to know

the only race on earth
is called the human race
that we are family
no bigot can erase

the gender wars must end
respect is still the key
and blessing everyone
to be what they will be

the garden then restored
that we lost long ago
will end all hunger here
this gift the gods bestow

and do I really think
all this could come to be
or is it just a hunch
from blind infinity

I do not really know
I think that faith's a test
I hope the teacher knows
that I have done my best

delusions these may be
but I don't think that's so
I may not see the peak
but from the afterglow

I tried to spread the news
that peace and love are all
the only things of worth
before the stars must fall

the task is passed along
so fight for what is right
remember that old song
and keep the prize in sight