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This is the re-written edition of my previous poem of the same title. I was not happy with a lot of the timing and mitre, and the length, so I tried again.

Two things; first, I realise that the 5th stanza changes tenses to present, but I'm not sure what to do with it. Ideas would be appreciated!
Second, I am not happy with the 7th stanza. It doesn't flow as easily as the rest. Again, input would be great!

Overall, I think this is greatly improved from the previous version. You can view the original here: http://www.youngwriterssociety.com/work.php?id=80090

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I tried to change the world last week,
I knew I had to go and seek,
What the world truly was,
And see why, how, because.

I found poverty, hunger and strife,
Tears and pain and sleepless nights.
Now my head and my heart agree,
The world must be changed by me.

I started with the world at large,
And yelled out my crusaders charge.
I expected some reply,
But no one seemed to hear my cry.

 I went to just my country then,
And inquired once again.
It took them a while to reply,
It’s not important in their eyes.

They only want to help themselves,
“Myself” and “I” not someone else.
To better the world won’t better me,
That is all those people see.

So I continued to my state,
Hoping they would help create,
A better kind of safe place,
Where everyone would be embraced.

But they didn’t want to get involved,
Stand aside ‘till the problem is solved.
It’s too controversial, they say,
Not black and white, the whole thing’s grey.

Last I turned to my friends,
Hoping that they would put an end,
To all the anger, strife and pain,
And maybe help relieve some strain.

They wanted to help, they really did,
But some answered, “I’m just a kid”!
And others, “In just a while,
When it starts to be in style”
 
Heartbroken I returned to my home,
Tired, defeated and all alone.
I glanced in my mirror only to see,
Something that truly amazed me.

The world might never change, that I knew,
But helping the world could change you.
And I saw where I would have to start,
With just myself and my caring heart.

I know there’s someone else like me,
One who won’t just let things be.
And I think, though I’m not certain,
That maybe you are that one person.

So if you are, here’s what to do,
If this poem has effected you.
If you want to make a change.
Make sure the world is not the same.

First, everyone can do something,
You can help, whatever you bring.
Second, never think you’re alone.
Third, act now, don’t postpone.

Poverty and hunger don’t have to exist,
As long as everyone persists,
In doing all they can right now,
And teaching those around them how.

So, in closing, do all you can,
Make a difference, show God’s plan.
And that is how, I hope and I pray,
That you will change the world today!