The Sea of Humanity
As the evening sun sets gently
And the blue Sea turns to gold
In the still, sun-warmed air
Stirs a breeze fresh and cold
Come the darkness
Bring the night
Storm clouds gather
Block the light
And I look into the water
It confirms my deepest fears
For there is the blood of my brothers
Washed in my sisters' tears
And I hear the voices rising
On the moonbeams high above
The spirit of all nations
Arms enfolding - sending love
For this - our darkest moment
Has pierced our heart as one
So join our hands together
Never from the darkness run
With courage and in friendship
Let us greet the rising sun.
(c) 2001 Maree Skinner