Now I Lay Me Down To Weep Poem by louis rams

now i lay me down to sleep
when the lights go out i begin to weep
i weep because of what i see.
there is anger all around
a gentle heart can't be found.

people bickering and killing one another
for the simplest of things
a chain, a watch, a ring.

hearts are broken-words unspoken
respect has gone out the door
never to return-forever more
the word of god must be spread throughout the world.
and it must start with the youngest boy and girl.

if they are taught when they are young
they'll get to see the sun
the sun that shines so bright
will become their guiding light.

for the adults have lost that sight
and they continue to fight.
love is the key to set our hearts free.

we are blocking the sun with bitterness and hate
let us stop-before it's too late, and open up the floodgates.
of tears that have been locked up within
and take away this sin.

this sin of not letting the children grow up in a world of love
and peace, and of gods love
given to us from up above.

let me put my head down tonight
and know that the world will be alright.