Carol A. Hand
Dear friend, I almost forgot today was the day
You were so proud of supporting
But I haven’t forgotten your kindness
So many years ago
When we were refugees of sorts
Running away from the troubles of the world
To a place we hoped we would find peace
Instead, we realized it’s never that easy
We took our separate paths
To find ourselves first
But I’m grateful we had a chance to reconnect
Before your passing
So you could tell me that you once loved me
And I could tell you that I knew
But you were too kind
I didn’t think I deserved it then
You were always a peacemaker
So I didn’t find it surprising
That the accomplishment that made you most proud
Was the role you played in promoting World Peace Day
Poster: International Day of Peace Poster
I couldn’t let the day pass without a tribute,
Without letting others know
There are many unsung heroes
May you rest in peace dear one
You have not been forgotten
Let me send out a prayer for peace today
To honor you
Because you’re no longer here to pray.
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A Very timely reminder to pray for peace. Lord knows that we need it now more than ever.
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So true, Bernadette – we do need peace more than ever. The many costs of war are so tragic and unnecessary.
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Lovely!
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Thank you, Lynz ❤
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your welcome!
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To the lovely voice in your poem, I like to chant the Vedic mantra, Om shanti, shanti, shanti (peace, peace, and peace, for all humanity, all animate and inanimate forms, for all creative manifestation of the universe)…
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Beautiful words with such profound meaning, Raj. May they lead to world peace and healing.
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Right now, the world needs peace more than it ever did.
Thanks for reminding us again and sharing this lovely post/very interesting link here.
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Thank you, Writer from the East. I couldn’t let the day pass without comment. I’m grateful for your kind words.
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