As those that know me best can attest, I have a nasty temper that shields my soft heart. I know I have a poets heart, I’m genuinely all gooey on the inside.
I wrote this poem in a prayer form as a meditation. I hope the words convey the sentiment.
I pray we can all seek peace over violence.

If I give my heart without expectations,
I give my heart seeking peace and understanding,
If I share kindness without reservation,
I share kindness, seeking peace and understanding,
If I offer grace in the presence of evil,
I offer grace, seeking peace and understanding,
If I unclench my fist and relax my jaw,
I unclench my fist, seeking peace and understanding,
If I stop to listen to words, I don’t want to hear,
I stop to listen, seeking peace and understanding,
If I break-bread with my supposed enemy,
I break-bread seeking peace and understanding,
If I cede a modest amount of ground for an equitable view,
I cede the ground seeking peace and understanding,
If I sow color-blind friendship seeds deep within my soul for unborn generations,
I sow color-blind friendship seeds deep within my soul, seeking peace and understanding,
If I accept life’s imperfections as a journey I’ll never fully understand,
I accept peace and understanding into my heart,
If I bequeath only love after my mortal body transforms into a dusty memory,
I bequeathed my hope and last prayer for universal peace and understanding.
Hugs.
NS
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