Can we begin to understand br The cry of the innocents in foreign lands br Or the anguish shared on our own soil br When death and destruction take its toll. br br When peace interrupted is commonplace, br When retaliation occurs at a rapid pace? br 'Vengeance is mine, ' said the Lord, br But at the lamb the lion has roared. br br Suicide missions perceived as valor, br Signs of compromise keep growing paler. br The guns, the bombs, the loss of lives br Where is peace when no one survives? br br Where is righteousness in each barren region? br Bands of rebels form separate legions. br Why can't leaders together agree? br br Constant bloodshed does not make people free. br Why can't life be serene once more? br Cease and desist the horrors of war.