This is an ode to life.<br />The anthem of the world.<br />For as there are billions<br />of different stars that<br />make up the sky<br />so, too, are there billions <br />of different humans that<br />make up the Earth.<br />Some shine brighter <br />but all are made of<br />the same cosmic dust.<br />O the joy of being<br />in life with all these people!<br />I speak of differences<br />because they are there.<br />Like the different organs<br />that make up our bodies.<br />Earth, itself, is one large body.<br />Listen to how it howls<br />when one human is<br />in misery.<br />When one kills another, the <br />Earth feels the pang in its<br />chest. When one orgasms, <br />the Earth craves a cigarette.<br />Look carefully,<br />these animals are <br />beauty spots that make the <br />Earth’s face lovelier <br />and more loveable.<br />These oceans are the Earth’s <br />limpid eyes. These trees, its hair.<br />This is an ode to life.<br />The anthem of the world.<br />I will no longer speak of <br />differences, for the similarities<br />are larger. <br />Look even closer. There may be<br />distances between our limbs but<br />there are no spaces between<br />our hearts. We long to be one.<br />We long to be in nature and<br />to run wild with its wildlife.<br />Let us celebrate life and living, <br />for it is sacrilegious <br />to be ungrateful.<br />Let us play and be playful, <br />for it is sacrilegious<br />to be serious.<br />Let us celebrate imperfections<br />and make existence<br />proud of us, for tomorrow is<br />death, and this is an ode to life. <br />The anthem of the world.