The scripture says
That they will beat their swords
Into plowshare. But when?
Exactly when they decide to, I suppose.
And who is they?
Anyone who chooses, I suppose.
And so if it is coming for us anyway.
Then why not start now?
After all, there will never be many
Until there have been a few.
And doesn't few begin with one?
And if one, why not you?
And yet, you’re a bit too late
To be the One, the First,
The Example to us all.
He came and died
Because His sword
Was bent the wrong way.
He forsook His life for many.
And showed us how
To bury our weapons of war
Deep into the earth,
And by so doing,
Sow a crop of peace
Though we pay for it with our lives.
