Sent Here to Change the World

I was sent here to change the World
But I’m afraid that my message was lost
On a world that could not see
On people who could not feel
On friends who could not trust

I was sent here to heal the World
But I’m afraid that my powers were too weak
To open all the eyes that would not see
Comfort all the hearts that could not be comforted
Console all the souls that would not be consoled

I was sent here to teach the World
But I’m afraid that my methods could not
Teach those who refused to learn
Speak to those who did not listen
Reach men who would not be reached
Change minds that did not want to be changed

I was sent here to bring Love back into the World
But I’m afraid that the world was too full of itself
People were not ready to let go
Of the things they cherished more

There is no room for Charity when Greed is around
There is no room for Humility when Pride is standing tall
There is no room for Kindness when Envy reigns supreme
There is no room for Happiness when Despair overshadows it all

I was sent here to change the World
But I’m afraid the World has changed me