I will buy you a pearl necklace
In an armory
A drone and a Kalashnikov
In a democracy
I will buy you the freedom of the press
In a dictatory
And human rights
In a dungeon.
And why will you burst into tears?
I will buy you peace
In an arms industry
Equality and justice
In a tyranny
I will buy you the most beautiful Republic
In a dynasty
And common sense
In a terrorist movement.
And why will you be bereaved?
I will buy you a bouquet of roses
In a refugee camp
Acceptance and tolerance
In the universe of religions
I will buy you a golden ring
In an arsenal
And precious stones
In the Third World.
And why will you be sad?
I will buy you forgiveness
In a genocidal society
Respect and fraternity
In a racist society
I will buy you today
In the world of tomorrow
And everything I would have chosen
For your birthday.
And why will you be unhappy?
