Is it any wonder

That the world is filled with pain.

When man sets aside its beauty

For his own material gain?

Is it any wonder

That lovers' hearts grow dim.

When they do not hold in honor

The love that's found within?

Is it any wonder

That the homeless often fail.

When they're forced out of house and home

To seek another trail?

Is it any wonder

That nature falls to ruin and rubble.

Because we drain it thoughtlessly

Allowing it to crumble?

Is it any wonder

That children go astray.

Because we did not take the time

To show them the proper way?

Is it any wonder

That evil's strong and bold.

When we can't see any goodness

And we let our hearts grow cold?

Is it any wonder

That friendships die and fade.

When we forget the reasons

Why they first were made?

Is it any wonder

Our world has been polluted.

When we we allow our industries

To strip it and permute it?

Is it any wonder

There's so much grief and sorrow.

That we don't even seem to care

What will take place tomorrow?

Is it any wonder

We see no value in our brothers.

And we hold ourselves too far above

The many needs of others?

Is it any wonder

Our world is like it is.

When all we do is grumble

And no action do we give?

Is it any wonder

We wait in fear of Judgment Day.

When we do the things we do

Then forget the way to pray?

~Author Unknown~