And Then...

And then all that has been divided us will merge
And then compassion will be wedded to power
And then softness will come to a world that is harsh and unkind
And then both men and women will be gentle
And then both women and men will be strong
And then no person will be subject to another's will
And then a will be rich and free and varied
And then the greed of some will give way to the needs of many
And then all will share equally in the Earth's abundance
And then we all will care for the sick and the weak and the old
And then we will all nourish the young
And then we will all cherish life's creatures
And then we will all live in harmony with each other and the Earth
And then everywhere will be called Eden once again.

-Judy Chicago