Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength,
Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment
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Before We Choose
All speak the language of music
Though differently composed
Art transcends borders, magic
Universal, unless minds closed
Writing everywhere expresses
Stories of the human condition
No matter what a tale addresses
Love or hate, joy or contrition
Words, art, music alter the world
Have done so many times before
Peace, war are banners unfurled
Future what we choose or ignore
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Peace is Purpose, Nonviolence is Strength,
Diversity is Unity, Empathy is Empowerment
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