Peace Longings
I.
If only we could laugh together
With pure joy
If only we could play together
Running free
If only we could trust
and let go
If only kindness
Was at the top of our list
Instead of the unmentionables
Which I will not mention
Because you know,
They are blasted over us
Over and over until
We are numb
If only we were as
The little child who stood in our midst
Clapping his hands
In glee
A smile that is wide and open
As the ocean- free
Forgiveness will bring us back
Home again
Given and received
And wipe away every tear
Root out all the bitterness
So the tender root of joy
Can push up its head
II.
Longing for Peace
Reconciliation, forgiveness
Starting fresh again
Prince of Peace – Come
Show us your ways
Teach us your paths
Help us to walk in the way
Of peace
A humble road
Admitting we have
Done wrong
Asking for forgiveness
Giving it
How we bungle these things
With pride, fear
Protecting ourselves
Our interests
Lay down these weapons
Lay them down
III.
How many tears
Can the oceans hold?
When will this violence
Cease?
What will stop the cycle?
More violence is not the answer!
Have we not learned that, yet?
It only prolongs and increases
The destruction and death.
We must wake up!
All must do the work
Of the farmer
Go back to the basics
Sow the seeds of peace
Tears of repentance
And forgiveness
The courageous ones
Will walk towards their enemies
With hands empty
Save for peace
This earth does not belong
To those who devour it
But to the Meek
The gentle of heart
The tide will turn
Wait for it
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