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Open Your Heart

Violence, war, hatred.

Bombs, guns, murder.

Chaos, brutality, loss.

70 million people.

A record number of people fleeing their homes in fear.

They come from every corner of the earth.

Seeking a land of peace.

Seeking a land of calm.

To build a life, that's yet unknown.

Open your mind.

Open your door.

Open your heart.






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  1. JenniferMMarch 12, 2023 at 7:50 PM

    I love your progression from the problem to the goal to the solution! Your last 3 lines are so powerful. <3

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