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To Those Who Walked, Peace Versus War
I hope you have a quiet day,
a kissing breeze,
sweet hours at ease
planting flowers, if you please,
and nothing there to rip it all away.
I hope you have that day.
I pray you have a gentle night,
under stars so deep
they soothe and keep
your soft breath flowing as you sleep
beneath the crescent moon and her earthlight.
I pray you have that night.
And may your memories be amended
to blissful skies and green earth, so splendid
that they embrace you when you close your eyes.
May this be the rich life you come to realize.
To those who walked through the blood of yesternight,
I hope for you this day. I pray for you this night.
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Structured: Western
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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Last few words:
For Ukraine, The Middle East, and all those walking daily through the reported 56 conflicts worldwide, terrorizing our brothers and sisters.
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I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Billy Collins, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.
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Candlewitch
Mon, 2024-08-05 06:21
Dear Lavender,
This poem is ever so lovely, with just a touch of unrest peeking from under the covers! I cannot pick favorite likes because the poem is a masterpiece, and will not bear the artist's knife... Excellent work!
*hugs, Cat
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Lavender
Mon, 2024-08-05 11:40
Hello, Cat,
Reflecting on those who live daily in war-torn lands.
Thank you for reading, always,
Lx
author commentCandlewitch
Tue, 2024-09-03 12:21
Congrats...
didn't I tell ya so! LOL a BIG thumbs up!
*love ya, Cat
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When someone reads your work
And responds, please be courteous
And reply in kind, thanks.
Lavender
Tue, 2024-09-03 21:28
Hello, Cat,
Thank you! Many meaningful entries in this contest. Kudos to whomever chose this thought-provoking topic. Very relevant, especially during this time.
Love ya back!
Lxx
author commentAlex Tanner
Tue, 2024-09-03 11:53
Worthy
A very worthy winner. Alex
Lavender
Tue, 2024-09-03 21:29
Hello, Alex,
Thank you! I am grateful for your support!
L
author commentPunkyfrewster
Sat, 2024-09-07 10:30
Lavender,
Terrific poem and a worthy winner! Congratulations!
Lavender
Sat, 2024-09-07 14:28
Hello!
Thank you very much!
L
author commentRoscoe Lane
Sun, 2024-09-08 06:57
Simply,
Simply, these are beautiful words written with feeling and meaning for us all. Love Roscoe..
Roscoe Llane,
Religion will rip your faith off, and return
for the mask of disbelief that's left.
Lavender
Thu, 2024-09-12 10:03
Thank you, Roscoe!
I appreciate your kind words!
Peace to you and yours,
L
author commentTigger Kaz
Sat, 2024-09-14 11:11
Really loved your entry
I was privileged to have chosen and judged this contest.
Your words of nature linking to the theme, really touched my soul.
Perhaps if those who push for war, thought of the natural consequences- they'd prefer peace.
Thank you for your wonderful poem.
Lavender
Sun, 2024-09-15 23:07
Hello, Tigger!
Why... thank you! Such a topic renders poetry that almost writes itself.
I appreciate your generosity!
L
author commentAlex Tanner
Thu, 2024-09-19 08:25
Hello L
I have read this through many times now and sought to find the right words to describe how I feel about this work. I have settled on one of the most basic. 'Nice' This I think succinctly describes it. One, if not the, nicest thing I have read of yours.
Lavender
Thu, 2024-09-19 09:06
Thank you, Alex,
That is very kind of you. Kuddos to whomever suggested this topic. It lends itself to poetry. Wouldn't it be wonderful if those in war torn areas could have a simple, peaceful day without the sights, smells, sounds of death and horror around them? Without walking through the shreds of violence? Just the grace of a simple day.
Thank you, Alex!
L
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