response to Heather Spears work
by Marlene Lacey
This is a matter of utmost urgency. War no more.
I say, "War no more!"
Look upon the face
of a sleeping child,
and decide to war no more!
Look upon the face
of this sleeping child;
he is sleeping a rest of eternal peace.
This was a matter of utmost urgency.
He will not be your soldier.
He will war no more!
We can only face our unborn children
with love and grace
If we, war no more!
This is a matter of utmost urgency.
At your earliest convenience,
please provide an estimate of costs.
To reconstruct our homes.
Clean them of greed, violence,
hate and intolerance.
Shower them with praise,
humility and honour;
Paint them with love.
Our children are hurt and hungry.
Many are dying;
Our souls are crying.
Their wailing keeps us awake.
We are tired.
We want to war no more!
If you could do this today
Our children would appreciate it
If you war no more!
This is a matter of utmost urgency.
War no more.
We say, "War no more!"
