Can we not.. put it all aside

Can we not.. put it all aside:
Competition, politics, pride;
And function like equals all around
Letting the true love of God in us be found

Enough of all these quarrelsome debates
In these, our so "un united" states
Democrats republicans and all
Shame on us for letting our standards fall

Can we not.. put it all aside:
Competition, politics, pride;
And function like equals all around
Letting the true love of God in us be found

From the loud mouths..the sign holders and all
What kind of messages will fall
On those  of us who are looking at you
Is it unity you're promoting..speak the truth..

Can we not.. put it all aside:
Competition, politics, pride;
And function like equals all around
Letting the true love of God in us be found

I close my eyes daily and pray
Take all of our divisions away
The backbiting warring and hate
That comes under guise of "debate"

Can we not.. put it all aside:
Competition, politics, pride;
And function like equals all around
Letting the true love of God in us be found