Thoughts & Talks In My Mind Poem by John Sensele

I wish I could be more generous
Towards Zambians who're less fortunate than I
Despite the price onerous
I have to pay to ensure love and peace don't die.

I wish I could always put others first
In my thoughts, my plans and my actions
So that I could help eradicate thirst
Hunger, pain, homelessness and poverty in all nations.

I wish I could pray everyday
For peace, progress, integrity and courage
So that every general worker could earn deserved pay
Happiness, comfort, tranquility in his marriage.

I wish I could put in a full shift
Everyday in my friendship, in my work, in my prayers
So that injustice, unfairness, gossip I could sift
From my community and in all societal layers.