When Copyright © 2009 John Snell

When all the tears have fallen
And smiles are in their place
When all the problems of the world
Have left the human race

When all the homeless in the world
Have found a place to sleep
And all the thirsty and hungry
Given something to drink and eat

When all the disillusioned
Find purpose in their lives
And all the angry and insecure
Can put away their knives

When all those on drugs and drink
To help them through their day
Seek help from those around them
To find a better way

When politicians realise
They too can play their part
Not just speak the words from their heads
But rather from their heart

When the world continues to look with pride
If you’re rich and greedy
Instead of how much you chose to give
To the poor and needy

When sickness is mere history
And there’s an end to pain
Then the whole world can rejoice
And be what it should be again

When all these changes come to pass
I’m sure I’ll want to smile
But I’ve got a feeling in my heart
It won’t be for a little while