Tradition
In the bottom of my cup of tea
I see the secret to world peace.
I see some sticky residue
To hold it all in place like glue.
If our hands all stuck together
Would we be birds of a feather?
Imagine everyone having fun
Because with years of being stuck
They learn to live with one another
Among their sisters and their brothers.
If we gave friendship a chance
Perhaps as one we could all dance
And sing and live and love in peace
But instead we slaughter each other like animals, ignoring the unfortunate and giving praise to the cruel, turning away from progress as we hide from positive change because we are too frightened to stray away from our precious obsolete tradition.