We were born without knowledge
of fears that surround us
About crazy kids 
down the street with guns
The dealer on the corner
poisoning innocent minds
An evil shadow that casts
nightmares in the night

We were given a shell
to be molded and shaped
Created in gods image
to share, love and care
To not cast stones
at those different from us
But to honor the beauty
at what was given 

Stop and reflect
at the world that surrounds
Try and remember 
there is good still around
but, keep in your hearts
and in your minds
We are loved
in god's eyes