When the world breaks in two

When the world breaks in two
Red on one side, blue the other
I hope you are safe
Of course, I will long be gone
A soldier, was I, this is for you to know
For the hungry, orphaned, lonely, poor
Like me
The truth of all is this
Destruction rarely comes from outside
For it is from within, I believe
This is where fear drives its nail
This is where hatred is begat
This is where paranoia can seize
And destroy the basic assumption
That all are created equal
That freedom is divine

When the world breaks in two
It will not be of right and left
But rather nicely in the center
Fanaticism, without compromise
Religion, which takes Gods name
In vain
As well as peace
And love
And righteousness
The common soul is filled
With indignation, but has no recourse
Only to pray and plead to
Their enraged creator
In the distance, someone is playing John Coltrane
Listen