Great interview with Raffi. I wanted to share a song that I created (actually a revision of an old anti-war song, written by Ed McCurdy, popularized by Pete Seeger, and recorded by many singers) as an anthem for the age of climate change. I purposely made it hopeful and think Raffi would find it appropriate for youth and older children (as well as adults). Let me know what you think and please share it with Raffi.
Last Night I Had the Strongest Dream
(To the well-known tune of Ed McCurdy's anti-war song, "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream"
Great interview with Raffi. I wanted to share a song that I created (actually a revision of an old anti-war song, written by Ed McCurdy, popularized by Pete Seeger, and recorded by many singers) as an anthem for the age of climate change. I purposely made it hopeful and think Raffi would find it appropriate for youth and older children (as well as adults). Let me know what you think and please share it with Raffi.
Last Night I Had the Strongest Dream
(To the well-known tune of Ed McCurdy's anti-war song, "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream"
Last night I had the strongest dream,
A dream that seemed very sound.
I dreamed the world had all agreed
That carbon should stay in the ground.
I dreamed there was a great big room
And the room was filled with men and women
And the papers they were signing said
They’d never harm earth again and they meant it.
When the papers were all signed
And a billion e-copies made
They all joined hands and bowed their heads
And grateful prayers were prayed.
The people in the streets below
Were filled with hope and mirth.
They knew the future would be hard,
But they pledged to save the earth.
The children chose to lead the world
From darkness, driven by truth.
Their angry fears and hopes for change
Propelled the power of youth.
They joined with people of all hues,
Excluded, Native, or queer,
To elevate their rights to live
Free from poverty, illness or fear.
They worked to clean the air and soil,
The oceans, rivers, and streams,
Used wind and sun to power their lives
And realized all of their dreams.
They opened arms and borders to
The folks who fled heat and drought.
These emigres then proved their worth
Beyond all hate, fear, or doubt.
Last night I had the strongest dream,
A dream that seemed very sound.
I dreamed the world had all agreed
That carbon must stay in the ground.
And solar on every roof like Australia has started and an EV in every driveway,
paid for by fossil fuels.
Add my name to that dream.