This weekend, I’m thinking about people who served our country in the military. And especially about the sacrifices of those who came back from combat with physical and emotional injuries — and how little the country does for them or their families after their service.
And I can’t help thinking at the same time how much I wish humanity had evolved to the point of solving conflicts in some other way than combat.
When I was a teen, I was friendly with the family of Charles Lawrence, who was head of the US branch of the Fellowship of Reconciliation, and I learned this Ed McCurdy peace song from them. I still sing it.
Last night I had the strangest dream
I never dreamed before.
I dreamed the world had all agreed
To put an end to war.
I dreamed I saw a mighty room
And the room was filled with men.
And the paper they were signing said
They’d never fight again.
And when the papers all were signed
And a million copies made,
They all joined hands end bowed their heads
And a grateful prayer was prayed.
And the people in the streets below
Were dancing round and round,
And the swords and guns and uniforms
Were scattered on the ground.
Last night I had the strangest dream
I never dreamed before.
I dreamed the world had all agreed
To put an end to war.
(Lyrics © T.R.O. Inc.) There are several versions on YouTube. I kind of liked this creaky one by Johnny Cash.
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I dreamed I saw a mighty room
And the room was filled with women.
LOL. Words for today.
I think you should stand for president, lol.
LOL, indeed. But it might be nice to have a woman. One who would work for peace.
Lol and I agree.🌝
We sang “Last Night I had the Strangest Dream” in a high school close-harmony group. Fifty-plus years ago we believed in that strange dream.
Oh, you know that song, too! I haven’t heard it for years—unless I sing it. I would love to hear it in close harmony!
I can hear The Weavers version in my head when I read the words! A great song but it seems a little naive to me today, sadly . . .
Maybe because there weren’t at least 50 percent women in that room.
Love this post. Peace to all with no more conflict
Pretty sure that’s what most people want. How do we make decision makers understand that?