"Peaceable Kingdom"

This is an original lyric I recently turned out.

"Peaceable Kingdom"

Running in the wide, wide world

We always seem to be miles off track
Out of patience, out of time
And no chart to find our way back

To that peaceable kingdom

Where out of many, we are one

And everyone understands that hope

Doesn’t flow from the barrel of a gun

Walking in the streets of the city

You’ve got to keep your guard up high
Excitement comes with an edge

And we all keep a watchful eye

Looking for that peaceable kingdom

Where I trust you and you trust me

And everyone understands that force

Can’t keep us safe or set us free

It’s hard enough
            (Why must it be so hard)
Just to survive
            (When we all want the same things)

To keep my self respect
            (Simple security for our families)

And keep us all alive

            (And the peace of mind it brings)

Late at night with you in my arms

I let all the pain and anger go
I breathe out and close my eyes
I can finally find it and at last I know

My one and only peaceable kingdom

Where out of two, we are one
And I trust you and you trust me

Here, together, between you and me

Our one and only peaceable kingdom

by Frank J. Hernandez

inspired by an idea from Pete Gilman