all one - dedicated to Dr. Bronner

as we're raised in shame and sorrow
it is hard for us to know
that the promise of tomorrow
is the same as long ago
for the universe is endless
we are sum of all its parts
and we never need be friendless
love begins within our hearts

as we're taught to know our boundaries
it is hard for us to see
that we are the earth, sky, sea
let go of self and let self be
for if jesus is your savior
or if allah knows your name
or if buddha hears your chanting
know they all are one the same

as we've learned to be possessive
of ourselves, our things, our gods
we find nothingness elusive
we find beingness at odds
for old habits leave us slowly
if there's nothing to replace
what we cherished once as holy
we must learn to wear gods face

we are all
part of one
we are one
part of all
all of one
one of all
all one