Imagine This...
Imagine This… A white piano in a white room. The first bars of ‘Imagine’ rousing hope, A bearded white Englishman With his Asian bride, Imagining all the people living life in peace. A bed-in of love, Yet, assassinated. Imagine This… A Tibetan monk in his bright kasaya robes, A smile as wide as acceptance should look, Spreading the word of Buddhism, Peace and love. Elderly immigrant; Seeker of refuge, Exiled. Imagine This… A black South African man Nurturer of equality, Apartheid activist, Nobel Peace Prize winner, President. Yet silenced, Imprisoned. Imagine This… A black American man who had a dream; Proud, in full colour, A King among men, Speaking up and speaking out Against racial injustice, Also an activist. Another assassinated. Imagine This… A white (fake-tanned) American man; Gun-totin’ news-dominator, Vindicator of alleged Christian values, Divisive not inclusive - Seeking justice for the average white guy, In the land of the free He sets the precedent. President. ...