If I Could Change The World

I wish I had a magic wand

to change this world we live in

I thought about this many times

and ask only to be forgiven



I realized many years ago

I can not save this place

for I am just a tiny part

of all the human race



I have seen many painful things

caused by the hands of others

but the one's that touch my heart

are those against kids and mothers



For we all start out as tiny babes

upon our mothers chest

Growing up in this cruel world

until our bodies are laid to rest



I ask to be forgiven

but not for what you think

I need to be forgiven

for allowing others to sink



I tried so hard to detach myself

as so many others do

My heart was being torn

and my brain was left askew



I thought that I could walk away

with out ever looking back

Never did I even imagine

you would fall between the cracks



I live with that fact everyday

which fills my heart with sorrow

if I had know the difference I made

I would go right back tomorrow





If only you could forgive me

for having such self doubt

I am truly sorry for

taking the easy way out



One person can make a difference

in the tired world we live in

So that is why I only ask

to really be forgiven.



Once I am forgiven

I can go back to my calling

finally letting go of the guilt

for all those that have falling.



So in order to make changes

in this big old world we are in

I quickly came to realize

the changes must start within.

https://allpoetry.com/poem/9357375-If-I-Could-Change-The-World-by-Lori-Villarreal