Brave New World

Here’s to the dreamers and the mouth of babes,
Who will surely one day inherit the earth,
May our sorrow today be their hope tomorrow,
Giving way to enlightenment and rebirth.

Here’s to those who in our current times,
Are fighting, striving and pushing for change,
So that it brings a better place for our offspring,
Offering peace to our spirits in exchange.

Here’s to the philosophers and the thinkers,
To the teacher who helps shape a young mind,
They’ll pay homage for passing down knowledge,
With the commitment that it will be shared in kind.

Here’s to those who are caring for the sick,
Looking for a cure and to help them heal,
And to those who volunteer their time,
Who feed the hungry one more meal.

Here’s to the farmers and workers in the fields,
Here’s to stargazers looking up at the night sky,
Here’s to star-crossed lovers longing for the day,
May their dreams come closer when they sigh.

If education is to be the fundamental goal,
Maybe then our true potential can be achieved,
With love, sympathy and understanding,
The wisdom of the ages will be received.

It won’t be an easy road and it’s not perfect,
But with faith and patience it can be unfurled,
Maybe then our children will be free and happy,
Here’s to you: Dreamers of a Brave New World.