So many souls with different facesSo many souls with different facesIn one world, but from many placesIn one world, but from many places

We are all the same; can't you seeWe are all the same; can't you seeRegardless of heritage; you and meRegardless of heritage; you and me

Look for the person inside, not outLook for the person inside, not outTHAT is what this life is all aboutTHAT is what this life is all about

A choice between good or bad to makeA choice between good or bad to makeEach person decides which road to takeEach person decides which road to take

Those decisions create our society todayThose decisions create our society todayOn a self destructing path; sorry to sayOn a self destructing path; sorry to say

Too much evil lurks in this lifeToo much evil lurks in this lifeCreating heartache and widespread strifeCreating heartache and widespread strife

Prejudice and greed out of controlPrejudice and greed out of controlThe results of such, take their tollThe results of such, take their toll

The wars and crime a direct resultThe wars and crime a direct resultOur land destroyed only to be rebuiltOur land destroyed only to be rebuilt

We all need to change for the world to endureWe all need to change for the world to endureLove one another, that is the cureLove one another, that is the cure

Reach out a helping hand to othersReach out a helping hand to othersStrangers, friends, acquaintances, brothers, of sistersStrangers, friends, acquaintances, brothers, of sisters

Put aside those petty differences and hatePut aside those petty differences and hateFind a common ground in which to relateFind a common ground in which to relate

*Vinod dream of a world where peace is the norm*Vinod dream of a world where peace is the normPeople working together to weather the stormPeople working together to weather the storm

*Reference to Vinod can be found in a narration by Ninad Jog called, “A Curable Affliction”

Here is to the hope that one day it comes trueHere is to the hope that one day it comes trueA land of harmony for me and for you.A land of harmony for me and for you.

Mother Teresa once said:

“A smile is the beginning of

peace.”

Special thanks Special thanks to to Katerina Katerina

VoutsaraVoutsara for emailing for emailing me the text.me the text.