Shangri-La

If only we gave love a chance 
And let it bloom for once 

Into joy for all humanity 
Into smiles for us and thee 

 If only we gave peace a real go 
And clearly told the warmongers "No!" 

 "Leave your bombs and guns 
Choose serenity and hold our hands" 

Maybe, just maybe then 
We could be one brethren 

No more puppet-masters
 No more political leaders 

Pulling the strings 
 From their thrones, like kings 

No more violated women 
No more dead children 

No more distorted beliefs 
No more vengeful grief 

Only the olive branch and the dove 
Carrying the message of one love 

Maybe, just maybe then 
Lennon would finally be zen

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