Listen to the Wise Ones - Larry M. Ward

Singer/Songwriter Larry M. Ward both opened and closed the 11 Days of Global Peace with his Listen to the Wise Ones. Lyrics are presented here with gracious and generous permission from Mr. Ward.

Martin shared his dream with us of Universal Love.
No prejudice, no violence . . . just guidance from above.
He believed we'd get there; he prayed we'd understand.
From on that mountain top, Martin saw our Promised Land.

Gandhi found his path to walk, a way to make a stand.
He fought against injustice, yet never raised a hand.
Dalai Lama lost his country, watched his people fight and die,
Yet he spreads the word of peace each moment of his life.

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We must listen to the Wise Ones...we must listen with our hearts.
We must listen to the Wise Ones...their words can show us where to start.
They know the path of love; they'll guide us on our way.
We can build a brighter future, make the most of everyday
If we just listen to the Wise Ones.

Jesus brought a message of forgiveness for our hearts.
We can have a peaceful spirit if we only do our part.
For life is but a journey we must travel everyday.
Pease is not a place to be...it's peace that is the way

Chorus

Too many people see the world as it is
And in their desperation they ask why?
Instead we could be seeing all the possiblities.
We can let go of the past; we can set our spirits free.

Chorus