poets for PEACE

@SincerelytheSilence

"Grow"

Someone has died again.

The news has painted a picture in black, white, and red.

We count tragedies in the number of bodies

And the cost for repairs.

These are the stories in our heads.

Discrimination, exclusion, disagreements, hate.

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What else can this world take?

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I sit and contemplate these things,

The concept of peace has filtered down to a dream.

I am but one person in a world of many.

How far can my wishes reach?

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Nonetheless I wish to say,

That I long to see the day

when peace holds true reign.

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"I love you - such powerful words and so expansive.

I accept you regardless of our differences because our differences are components of our identities.

I understand you because everyone needs to know that they're not alone.

I forgive you - kingly words, less often said."

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For know I'll do what I can,

Lead by example,

Offer my head.

Give a stranger a smile,

Tell an employee hello,

Laugh with others,

And allow the earth to grow.