I dream of a world that’s free from hunger,
A world that’s free from war,
Where peace can live in every heart
And freedom lives forever more.

Freedom to learn and believe,
Freedom to live and to love,
Freedom to give and receive
And to sing with the angels above.

I dream of a bright and beautiful world
Where happiness abounds,
Where all are free to work and play,
A world with wonder all around.

Freedom to live in a country
Where truth and honesty prevail,
Where both young and old are cherished
And no harmful force can assail.

A home with freedom to worship
Whatever pathway we trod,
Where we value the worth of everyone
And each one is loved as a child of God.

Author’s Note: As a Marine Corps veteran, I have thought a lot about freedom. I never want to take it for granted. I was willing and prepared to die for the freedom of my family and my country, then, as I am today. “Let freedom ring” is an expression of my thoughts and feelings about freedom.