Written by Rey Sirakavit

We need a new generation of leaders. Young people who are passionate about justice, who have a vision for peace, who are ready to attack our world’s problems with new ideas and new energy. We can’t win peace with the same weapons of war that we’ve used for millennia. A new generation of leaders must arise. 

Sing, my soul
Dance, jump, leap
Let the rhythm move you
Let the lyrics soothe you

Sing, my soul
Harmonize with the wind
Let your voice rise
Find the melody within

Sing, my soul
Find the joy in the pain
The morning light in the rain

Sing, my soul
Though the days be tough
And the liars be loud

Sing, my soul
Don’t let grief overtake you
Find your peace amidst the storm

Sing, my soul
The leaders are rising from their slumber
Our hope is coming over the horizon 

Sing, my soul
The graves are shaking
And the dead are waking 

Sing,
My
Soul.

Rey Sirakavit is an educator, peace advocate, and founder of the Peace League. The Peace League empowers educators to nurture a new generation of student leaders—bold, compassionate, and committed to peace. Through transformative school-based programs rooted in justice, joy, and collective action, we’re building a global movement for a more just and harmonious world. To learn more, visit us at peaceleague.co.site.