Hush

Let the brutal traffic cease
Let the moment be a song
Let the past slip away
But let it make you strong.

Let each dream crystallize
Let the impossible come true
Let compassion be a reason
In everything you do.

Let hatred be a past-tense
Let its poison be disgorged
Let love become an instrument
With love let life be forged.

Let enemies be victims
Let all doubters be your guide
Let all of their misgivings
Show your heart where not to hide.

Let forgiveness be your nectar
Let family be your wine
Let strangers be your teachers
And let kindness freely shine.

Let hush the haunting voices
Grow wings where once doubt reigned

Let the love in your possession
Be the joy that won’t be tamed.

Richard Nedervelt