Poem dedicated to the HumanDHS family by Francisco Gomes de Matos, a peace linguist.
Member of the Dom Helder Camara Human Rights Commission, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.

Can DIGNITY deeply humanize?
Yes, when the rights of all beings on Earth it underlies
Can DIGNITY deeply humanize?
Yes, when a LIFE-supporting- force it signifies
Can DIGNITY deeply humanize?
Yes, when all forms of human violence it decries
Can DIGNITY deeply humanize?
Yes, when with environmental justice Humankind complies

Received March 26, 2010.

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