I Have Seen I have seen the world at it's best, And I have seen this world at it's worst. I have seen little children walk to school holding hands with their best friends along a sunny path with shady trees, And I have seen them pull each other back on their feet when they fall down. I have seen lovers sit on park benches enjoying the sheer happiness of simply being together, And I have seen many married couples looking in each others' eyes with complete trust and faith. I have seen mothers carefully prepare nutritious lunch bags for her children, And I have seen the surprise and excitement when her children find an extra snack in those lunch bags of love. I have seen fathers sitting on the audience bench of his children's games and performances with pride written on his face, And I have seen the players glance at his/her fathers' face for support during the game. I have seen teachers and professors earnestly passing on their knowledge and ideas to their students and those who would listen, And I have seen many students going back to visit these teachers and professors many years after they graduate. I have seen men bend down in their straight suits to pat a dog's head and feel its soft fur, And I have seen the loyalty and happiness in these dogs' eyes. I have seen friends stand up for each other under the harshest consequences, And I have seen that all these contributions were appreciated and thanked for. I have seen people help out strangers they've never met before, And I have seen the thankfulness and heard the good-hearted blessings from these strangers. I have seen little girls picking up flowers by the road and handing them to their mothers, And I have seen the mothers place the flowers in the little girl's hair and smile at her sweetly. I have seen elders tell their life tales with happiness sparkling in their eyes, And I have seen the listeners laugh and cry along with these most memorable moments of the speakers' life. I have seen happy tears shed, And I have seen sad tears shed too. I have seen the strength of individuals when they choose to stand together for their common belief, And I have seen that their determination receive great respect if not results. I have seen brave volunteers rushing about hospitals, helping lives as if the patients were loved family members, And I have seen the appreciation for their unselfish deeds. I have seen soldiers march with pride to defend their country, And I have seen each member of that country pay tribute to these brave men and women. I have seen flowers bloom in the coldest winter, And I have seen the beauty they add to this world. I have seen the way old friends smile warmly at each other after years of loosing contact, And I have seen past enemies working together for a newly-found mutual belief or goal. I have seen teammates crowd together after winning a game, And I have seen teammates pat each other on the back after loosing a game. I have seen a world filled with love, compassion, sympathy and joy And I am proud to be a part of it.