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YOUTH
GOOD HOPE
Benjamin Zephaniah
I believe
There is enough food
On this planet
For everyone.
I believe
That it is possible
For all people
To live in peace.
I believe
We can live
Without guns,
I believe everyone
Is important.
I believe there are good Christians
And good Muslims,
Good Jews
And good not sures,
I believe
There is good in everyone
I believe in people.
If I did not believe
I would stop writing.
I know
Every day
Children cry for water,
And every day Racists attack, Still every day Children play With no care for colour.
So I believe there is hope And I hope
That there are many believers Believing
There is hope,
That is what I hope
And this is what I believe,
I believe in you,
Believe me.
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Jain Spirit September November 2003
Jain Education International 2010_03
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OBenjamin Zephaniah, who is the
author of Talking Turkeys, Funky Chicken, Face and Refugee Boy. He is on the advisory board of Jain Spirit. Visit www.benjaminzephaniah.com
Graphic and flower photo: James Maturin-Baird
www.jainelibrary.org
