Morpheus and the Dove

Was there something I could have said to stop the tide's desire for life erased?

To repel the world from Apollo's scorched embrace?

Was there something I could have said to stop the Lord from trampling on the chasted?

To share the dove of peace with every creed and race?

Was there something I could have said to stop the greedy man from plundering Gaia's womb?

To bring back what has been lost, burned, broken and taken?

Was there something I could have said to stop hasty Death from filling every tomb?

To return the faith of gods forsaken?

Was there something I could have said to stop the churn human spirit like cream?

To exchange war for love, and Death's reprieve?

Was there something I could have done to forge all in my hand, sprung forth from a dream?

Yes, I could, but not in mere words. Change is made as actions achieve.