Million Miles - Brinsley Forde

«Why must the colour of man’s skin —

Why must it always be denied?

Is there no hope?

Til love begins — mankind will never win

Oh why?

Why must there be?

Tell me again —

First class and second class citizens

Until these things are made abundant

As long as this is — never a million miles away

I see the blood run down the street

Will they forever find the cause

Conflicts and rumours assuring wars

Never a million miles away

I see them fighting in the East

I see them warring in the West

And though they dream of lasting peace

Wars and wars will never cease

Never a million miles away

I hear their screams I hear their cry

I hear the weak, they’re asking why

Why must the strong, they loot and plunder?

Why must they raid and conquer?

Until these days come to an end —

Until all nations stand as friends

Until these things have come to past

No peace will last

Never a million miles away"