Sometimes I wish the world was fair, People were nice, the air was clear. Sometimes I wish hating would end, That people would love, care, and befriend Sometimes I wish children would stay The same in their own simple little way. Sometimes I wish they would stay small, Stay oblivious, away from it all. But that can't be, for children too Must learn and grow and find anew Things to enjoy, to have, to hold, To become older people, to become old. Then when its time and their story is ended, They can go home to their endings intended; To be with their family, finally resting, To be with God, loved ones Resting.