Peace When…

Peace when I
bring
a light touch
to the changing

Peace when I
open
the doors to Silence
greet the Unchanging

Peace when I
remember
the tree is ‘me’

Peace when I
am not enticed
by the alluring promises
of the world

Peace when I
surrender
the names
maps
past and future
people and things
I thought I owned
control
certainty
hard edges
self-centeredness

Peace when I
inhale
the goodness
and beauty
of Mother Earth
from the soles of my feet

Peace when I
am faithful
to the Sacred wishes
for our world

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Questions for Contemplation

Is there is a particular line or stanza in this poem that resonates with you? If so, a suggestion is to use the line or lines as a writing prompt and then free write for 10-15 minutes in response to the words. If you like, you can review what you wrote and take some quiet time to reflect on an idea or phrase that speaks to you.

You can also write your own poem, simply beginning each stanza with “Peace when I….” or, perhaps, Joy, Strength, Courage or (fill in the blank) when I…..

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