Beauty is ours when we dare to see it,
Opening our eyes to see;
Bringing fresh light to the broken hearted,
Hope that sets all of us free.
So let us choose,
So let us use
Wise words, kind words.
So let us find,
Deep in our mind
Wise words, true words.
Neighbors are made when you finally find them,
Opening hands and hearts;
Telling the stories that bring us to life,
Gathering all the pieces and parts:
So let us choose,
So let us use
Wise words, kind words.
So let us find,
Deep in our mind
Wise words, true words.
Here is my hand: I give it to you,
Here are my hopes and my dreams;
Let us be one, where once there were two,
Making life more than it seems:
So let us choose,
So let us use
Wise words, kind words.
So let us find,
Deep in our mind
Wise words, true words.
Words that can heal the wounded,
Words that make safe space;
Words that will call all wandering home:
Back into love’s embrace,
Neighbors in love’s embrace.
Gerald Custer