We are peacemakers,
declaring commitment;
celebrating life, diversity.
We stand at the water’s edge,
contemplate forever, pray for
serenity, believe in harmony.
Watch as past dalliances,
like old lovers, drift away,
become memories forgotten.
We are supporters, lift up
the down trodden, extend
hearts and hands in aid.
Rescuers, fearless vessels
surfing the ocean of tears
saving lives for the cause.
Withdrawal is preferential
to conflict, introspective
in our peace-loving stance.
We are hosts, expecting
hospitality, unprepared
for hostility, taken aback
Submission lost to fear;
partnering with revenge
spoon out poison, turn
the tables, defend sanctity,
reposition selves as victims
flee our former stance; attack.
Alarmists engage in paranoia,
see only turbulent skies at
the water’s edge, disbelieve
We must hold fast to ideals,
embrace humanity’s potential
be responders, not reactors
Recover our sanctity, reunite
in a vision of peace, remember
that celebration trumps strife.
(Originally published in July of 2106, Conflict of Peace was a favourite of readers for sometime, now ousted by more recent work.)
“Rescuers, fearless vessels
surfing the ocean of tears
saving lives for the cause.”
Perfection.
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Thanks, Dorinda.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Goodness – an enjoyable read and definitely worthy of favourite status V.J. This rocks!
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Glad you like it, Diana.
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I love the idea of being “responders, not reactors.” Such a subtle difference — but what an important difference. Lovely, lovely work, V.J.!
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Thank you Heide – there is a definite difference.
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WOW this is one of my favourites! Inciteful, touching and so true!
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Well, thanks!
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Your welcome.
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