I hear river levels rising

I hear the howling gale

I hear the pampas grass swaying

I hear the cries of wildlife

 

I hear the screams of the suffering

I hear that some don’t care

I hear a promise of help

I hear there’s no new money

 

I hear the sound of war

I hear the bombed out cities

I hear the children grieving

I hear they have no hope

 

I hear the politicians arguing

I hear their shallow concerns

I hear them waxing lyrical

I hear them passing blame

 

I hear there’s no tomorrow

I hear thats just not true

I hear the rich grow richer

I hear I could make a difference

I hear but what about you?