Oh! God, send us a messenger of peace and love

Who would change the world.

Rain peace out of the cloudy sky

Then, make a peaceful day out of a storm.

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Oh! God, send us a follower of peace and love

Who would remove the fog

Stop violence with peace and love

Then, make the people see a joyful future.

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Oh! God, send us a volunteer of peace and love

Who would light the world.

Give us the warmth of the sun in the cold night

Then, open the eyes of the people and bring justice.

Originally published in KidSpirit Online for the A Lens on Learning issue.

Rafik Maharjan was an 8th grader at Hindu Vidyapeeth-Nepal school in Balkumari, Nepal, when he wrote this poem.

Artwork by Charlie Calder created when he was in 11th grade. He is from New York.