deeper than headline news
our voices to you in friendship
deeper than headline news and the bark of weapons
our voices come to you across the swift river

deeper than headline news
and arms that cradle weapons but not their young,
weapons that bark fire and not milk,
we call to you there is a better way.

deeper than headline news
we call to you believing you are there
deeper than headline news
we call to you because the spark between us cannot die.

deeper than headline news
and boys gone mad with the power of their gun
the villainy of rape, abuse and bodies torn,
our leaders festering in stolen wealth.

deeper than headline news
the fearless look of friendship is in our eyes,
someday we will all choose and love will be all our all
for we are all anchored deeper than the headline news.