A poem based on the UNITED NATIONS: Universal Declaration of Human Rights

 

This Document was compiled in 1948 and in the Author’s (of this poem) opinion, is one of the most important Documents ever written. It has changed the world for the better. This poem was written for International Human Rights Day 2007 and is meant to inspire people to look at the original U.N. Document. Only the first twenty points are dealt with: to keep the poem of a size that is capable of remembering.
I wrote to the United Nations and they E-Mailed this Poem around the world (twice) as part of their 60th Anniversary Celebrations (for the Original Document.)


1.
All humans born free, and equal in rights
So people can love, and people not fight

2.
Let there be, no discrimination, throughout the human nation
Equal, so elation, and not cruel domination

3.
No person or state, with gun or knife
Can take away your freedom, take away your life

4.
Let no one be cursed by all of the pains
That come from Slavery, and are worn with its chains

5.
Torture must never be used as a tool
For it is, inhuman, degrading and cruel

6, 7, 8
To each of you, I tell you true
That the Law must stand tall, beside each of you

9.
No state should try to use might
To arrest or detain, without any right

10.
All accused, every one and everywhere
Are entitled to a hearing, that is public and fair

11.
All must be presumed innocent and clean
Until, by public trial, their guilt is plainly seen


12.
Each letter you read, each word that you write,
Should all be kept private, for that is your right

13.
In your own country, you can always stay
Or choose another, if that is your way

14.
You can flee from violence, flee from hate
And find safe Asylum in another state

15.
Your nationality is yours, forever to treasure
Or change it for another, as is your pleasure

16.
Whatever your religion, marriage is your choice
Equal in rights, you both can rejoice

17.
To own your property, that is quite fair
And if you have a partner, with them you can share

18.
Your religion, your beliefs, are for you to decide
Your comfort and solace, a deep source of pride

19.
No one can hold dominion
Over your freedom of opinion

20.
In peaceful assembly you all may gather
Or stay apart, if you would rather