When the world is full of heartbreak
You're obsessed by the tragic news
Take care of yourself, take a break
If you can rest, then you can choose
Do you still need to be alert
To dangers lurking all around
Terrorists who are far away
Dead insects, litter on the ground
You need to eat and drink and stop
To bathe and shop, rest you deserve
So you return to life refreshed
To fight your nerves with zest and verve
Yesterday's peace was a blessing
Today's loss shows values and cost.
Recall times of joy and laughter
Treasure for the bad times after
Remember those you loved and lost
And honour them with fulsome praise
Let their memory bless the world
Like the radiant sun warms chill days.
Remember kind words loved ones spoke
Envisage how they smile and laugh
Remember every joy, voice, joke
Their half life - fill the other half
What is strong action you can take
To end the world's tragic heartbreak?
Just take a break, wear hats, bake cake
Recite a poem for escape.
-ends
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