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Make Love

Not War

By Denelsia WalkerPublished about a year ago 2 min read
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Make Love Not War

Poem:

In liberty's name, we've often gone astray

From equality's promise, we've strayed

But still we dream of a brighter day

Where love and justice lead the way

Let us rewrite the narrative of old

Song:

(Verse 1)

We've been down a long and winding road

Where freedom's promise has often been overthrown

But we won't give up, no, we won't lose our way

We'll rise up and seize a brighter day

(Chorus)

Make love not war, let peace resound

From sea to shining sea, let love be found

We'll build a nation where all can thrive

Make America as it should have been, alive

(Verse 2)

We'll lift each other up, we won't tear down

We'll celebrate our differences, in this melting pot town

We'll stand for justice, we'll fight for what's right

We'll shine a light on the dark of night

(Chorus)

Make love not war, let peace resound

From sea to shining sea, let love be found

We'll build a nation where all can thrive

Make America as it should have been, alive

Bridge:

Where freedom's torch shines bright for all to hold

No longer shackled by hate's heavy gold

We'll forge a new path, where love is told

From sea to shining sea, let peace resound

(Chorus)

Make love not war, let peace resound

From sea to shining sea, let love be found

We'll build a nation where all can thrive

Make America as it should have been, alive

Outro:

Where diversity's beauty is renowned

Let us uplift the marginalized around

And build a nation where love is found

Make America as it should have been from the start

A beacon of hope, where love resides in every heart

(Chorus)

Make love not war, let peace resound

From sea to shining sea, let love be found

We'll build a nation where all can thrive

Make America as it should have been, alive

Musical Suggestions:

- Genre: Inspirational Pop/R&B

- Tempo: Moderate, uplifting

- Instruments: Piano, acoustic guitar, strings, woodwinds

- Vocals: Heartfelt, soulful, harmonized

- Chorus: Catchy, memorable, anthemic

Let's continue to refine and perfect this message of love, peace, and unity!

Ballad

About the Creator

Denelsia Walker

Poet, Author, Musician, & Adult Enter Model. My Brand is HOEZBWINNING via Amazon Merch on Demand. Plus am an Amazon Influencer. Founder of Delcia Secrets Contoured LLC custom-made lingerie. Creator of International Poetry Whore FB Group.

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