KEEPING HOPE ALIVE

We hear of frightful epidemics here
We hear of dreadful disasters elsewhere
Much too much water drowning some places,
Much too less water in other places

But we… must keep hope alive

Too many fatal accidents right here
So many other accidents all over
Self destruction of nations over there
Destructive broken economies here

But we… must keep hope alive

As the singer puts it: rumors of war
As the singer puts it: show me the light
As the singer puts it: rivers to cross
As the singer puts it: it’s impossible

But we… must keep hope alive

Then the story is told and told again
Of Nelson Mandella’s long resilience
And impressive spirit of forgiveness…
For the purpose of reconciliation

And we… must keep hope alive

And the story is shown and shown again,
Christian and Muslim leaders hand in hand,
In Bangui and other parts of country…
For the purpose of reconciliation

And we… must keep hope alive

Hope for my children and yours to regain
Some hope for a sustainable future.
IS WHY WE… MUST KEEP HOPE ALIVE