Sometimes in the midst
of an overly busy
day, peace thankfully descends.
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And sometimes that peace
is suddenly shattered by
staccato shooting reports.
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Divine Vision
If we could peer past
differences, what might we see,
and what might we learn?
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We might see the face
of divinity, and learn,
at long last, to live in peace.
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Deep Peace
Walking in the woods
always fosters inner peace.
Why is that the case?
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Don’t ask me, ask that
bear. He just dined on several
walkers thus inclined.
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Ins And Outs
When, at last, we find
that place in which we find peace,
must we ever venture out?
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Tempting as it is
to settle in, we must take
our leave with the peace we found.
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Above the Din
When the winds of war
howl, will we be able to
hear the unforced call for peace?
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Heeding the call for
peace is difficult enough
without sabers rattling.
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First Things First
If we just follow
the faith deep within our hearts,
can we not find paths to peace?
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Ah, but there’s the rub.
We must first find the time to
meet the faith that lies within.
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Silent Revels
Can seeking silence
yield a more stunning chorus
than reveling in music?
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Contemplatives say
in seeking silence we may
find a music more sublime.
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Being There
When Jesus, Buddha,
and Mohammad find common
ground, will we stand there?
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“Can we stand there too?”
may be the question to ask.
Or, could we stand to BE there?
