despair and hope

look at the world
try not to despair
in brighter days
we place our hope
we search for love
any which where
in stranger's smiles
try to cope
in our rage and revulsion
at acts of destruction
remember that hate
like weevils breed
and evils bleed
across borders
and colors and faiths
not resigned
but resolved
a better way
than blinded eyes
until no one left
can see
the brighter days
we hope may be