Wring out the old rag
Dripping water 
Dirty
From cleaning dishes
Piled too high with excess

Bring in the new cloth
Dry and clean
Handmade
To lay the table
With plenty for all

Wring out the old lies
Dripping promises 
Empty
From bought lips
Filled too long with greed

Bring in the new truth
Bright and sure
Shining
To fill our nations
With goodness for all

Wring out the old wars
Dripping blood 
Red
From bodies
Sent too young to die

Bring in the new peace
Ringing out
Loud and long
To fill our spirits
With life for all