In these times of war

I've just thought of life
It is so bright in the eyes of a child
It is so bright in the words of young ones
It is so desired in the thoughts of old ones
But when war comes
It fades, it vanishes
Fear, despair, incertitude come upon everyone
What are we gonna do?
Hope and pray that things can change
Minds can change
Hearts can be opened
Arms can hug
Forgiveness can reign
Guns be laid down
And peace can sustain life again