In this day and time, news reports often push an agenda rather than the truth. The thought that true and accurate reporting is a responsibility, not a whim, has been forgotten by the mainstream media. Good news is seldom reported and bad news has often been distorted to influence public opinion. I offer this thought:

"Peace on earth and goodwill toward men,"

The angel was heard to say.

The message, alas, has now been lost,

Discarded along the way.

Man is on a mission from which he won't turn,

A mission too much in demand

As he works and strives for better ways

To kill his fellow man.

Is all our hope gone in this fast paced world?

Have things worked out for our good?

Could we right the things that we know are wrong

If we did the things we should?

Or are we all doomed to our selfishness

As we rush headlong into the day?

And are we not guilty of stabbing wounds

When we dont watch the things we say?

Answers don't come from the TV set

Or from the writer's pen.

The angel said, "Peace on earth,

Peace and goodwill toward men."