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THE TREE OF LIFE
In a neighborhood of goodwill A tree of peace grows She nurtures and encourages us And shelters those who come to her
With our individual power we move ourselves forward To reach this tree of life Beyond the chaos and confusion To the place of our individual peace
A place of quiet and serenity Where harmony among our differences Brings beauty and texture To the fabric of our lives
A place where neighbors celebrate their uniqueness And help each other to obtain their goals There is no competition Or unkind measures Only the spirit to live and help live
A place where conflict dissolves Comparisons fade And a tree is a monument of peace
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