i dream of peace
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i dream of peace. in that quiet place
between stupor and death. i dream of
poets writing odes that break down walls
that obscure the meaning of grassy knolls
and oriental skin. i dream of peace in
the morning when light descends on the
land that divides. baring blood spilled
over blood that nobody owns but greed.
i dream of flowers in the fields swaying
to the music of change. change that fells
many a foe and friend. change that must
be gained through war and suffering our
children. i dream of children dancing in
the rain that fall from the sky like the
voice of God, but even God can only
exist in dreams. i dream of beauty in
men's hearts. beauty that doesn't dazzle
but enlighten, beauty that gives birth
to solace but not solitude. i dream of
silence amidst war. i dream of silence
without war. but silence does not mean
peace. silence is turning off the light so
you cannot see. peace is beyond calm.
i dream of peace. yes, i dream of peace.
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Absolutely divine, Cris. Love it.
Peace ~SoulaBee
"i dream of children dancing in the rain" "i dream of peace. yes i dream of peace" This is beyond great. It speaks of the heart, examines the joys of life, dreams beyond the present. Thank you Cris, this is what I wanted today! Love ya!
Thanks everyone. I'm sure we all dream of peace. Maybe if we dream about it more often then it'll come true? Thanks again :D
Great words. I great addition to the cause.
Thanks Pete. This is my little candle :D
oh yes, we all dream of peace...and each one of us are little candles committing to that cause. Thank you Cris...lovely poem.
ARe you showing a little more of your face as the weeks pass?? :P
Thanks Diana, if only everybody will light that candle...
Oh that's the plan. But I think I might even find peace first before I find courage! LOL
nice one, my mum looked peaceful just before she fell asleep in death, but hopefully we wont have to wait that long....... Just been scribbling down some words about her and peace is mentioned in every line...... We all need it.
Keep writing, it is lovely to read your work.... Love the feathers also
Miss Brenda Scully
Now where you at? LOL
Okay, you may want to include it in the peace hub "challenge". I'll look forward to reading it.
Thanks, and it's always nice to hear from you :D
may do later, am I miss....
Okay, good :D
A lovely dream Cris. The possibility of this makes me smile down to my toes. Reminded me of Martin Luther King's "I have a Dream" speech.
It is calm, serene and I am left with a trance like feeling.
You have some weird dreams man! JK Cris, loved it.
This is good, Cris: really good. You have hit on a voice here (as you did in "I am walking") that is insistently driven and engaging.
Cool beans! It's really gorgeous.
...'but silence does not mean peace. silence is turning off the light so you cannot see. peace is beyond calm.
Nicely done my dear Man and there were so many words here that hit home but these did the most...
I just read a hub by Sandman...so coming from that to this was strange
Love ya hun :O) G-Ma HUGS
So serene. Beautifully written!
ooops...I was a hub by Coldwarbaby not Sandman...sorry :O) Hugs
You have this incredible knack at reaching out and speaking to the heart Cris! The words just dissolve into feelings - you really are an alchemist beyond compare!
Wow Cris, you never cease to amaze me. Absolutely beautiful.
This is truly lovely and reaching. Your work is stunning and deep.
You are truly amazing. Beautiful piece. Thank you for contributing this beautiful poem for “hubs across the world unite for peace”. And it was the first answer to the request! :D
Can do no more than 'ditto' all other comments. Beautiful.
If peace was easy to accomplish. It would seem the most sensible thing, peace, is the most difficult to come by. Peace in words as well, Chris. If it were only possible for everyone to find peace in words. Beautiful.
You guys know how to make a gwon man cry. But good tears.
Thanks for going beyond the words. Words are useless without meaning and message.
Thank you all for dropping by. And a special thanks to Paper Moon for this chance to light a candle, and to pass on that light.
And as John Lennon and Teresa said, let's give peace a chance. :D
Cris we all want peace , and It starts with me trying to create It with me and for others . [ A little prayer dont hurt either ! ]
tony
my friend, we are together in the quest. the load sure would be less heavy with you around. thanks for dropping by :D
What a nice contribution to the peace Hubs. :)
Thanks Lisa, I try to do what I can :D
Cris: This poem touched me, my eyes got wet. Its a truly beautiful poem that resonated with me. Thanks for this!
Good stuff. We need more of it. Keep it coming. Thank you for sharing your hope and optimism.
Hmm this one has quite a lot of meat to it. I love your line "I dream of beauty in men's hearts. beauty that does not dazzle but enlighten." When we perceive true beauty, we cannot help but be changed by it. Very awesome poem Cris. Your dreams rock :)
live humbly for peace
VioletSun
I'm glad to know this poem has somehow touched in a way. Thanks for dropping by :D
OptimistsOnly
I try to do what I can. Glad you like this :D
Benji
Thanks man, it's always a pleasure to hear what you have to say. Yes I think my dreams rock and I hope they come true, too! :D
J Stump
I'll try to live by what you said. Thanks :D
Beautiful Cris. You see, you know, you remember. Peace.
Hey Jewels
Have you been away? Anyway, glad to see you here. Yes we all remember it, don't we? Thanks for dropping by my friend :D
I've been around, quietly stalking.
Oh I see. I've been told somebody's been seen walking by night. Hmmm....
Great poem Cris. Very touching to my soul. Peace of what we all dream of is obtainable only if we have more poets to bring forth more genuine peace makers. We have a world full of peace dreamers. Poets can make a difference, and this one really speaks. thanks
I loved it Chris, there is nothing you have ever written that I do not love. Don't worry Bud I will stick by thy works of art through these 30 days of night LMAO...(hugs)
I was so speechless I left a blank comment! :P
This is lovely...may your dreams come true Chris!
OMIGOD this is so brilliant and your best yet! I just love the slightly different structure you used!
That's an amazing and touching poem Cris! Many Thanks :)
CC
Ah what a pleasant surprise! Glad you heard my call for peace. Thanks for dropping by. I'll do what I can through my poems. Thanks :D
BP
You never fail to lighten up any room, or hub for that matter. Thanks buddy!
FP
So that explains the empty comment box yesterday. I thought you changed your mind about commenting. Yeah, I hope my dreams do come true. And may yours do too! :D
cindy
Glad ya like it. Thanks for the words that inspire.
Shamel
Anything for peace. And thanks to you for reading :D
" I dream of peace. in that quiet place
between stupor and death "
Yeah me too !
BC
It's nice to know I'm not alone :D
I too dream of Peace...Cris A...I dream of silence without war.
I wish that if we all dream the same dream and dream it hard enough then...
thanks for dropping a line, man :D
Cris - what a beautiful dream. And so eloquently written. Lovely ...
Thankyou :)
FD
Glad you made that leap to here. I'm sure we share the same dream with the rest of the world. And thank you for (frog)dropping by :D
I just know...God reads your poetry....this is wonderful....Thanks! LYM!
Tom
I knew it! You're an angel that's why you know!
Hey thanks, Tom. That was nice of you to say. Really. LYM! :D
You touched on so many ideas of what is swirling around in the world and beyond with regard to the hope of peace in this poem, Cris. This is worth a reread and more than once. Thumbs up!
I did try to mirror what's going on. It's nice to know I somehow was able to. Thanks for the kind words :D
Cris - as ever, exquisite. As ever.
Thanks Iphi, glad you like it :D
You captured the thoughts of billions with these words.This poem should be read by every leader around the world as they debate opening the gates of hell and unleashing the dogs of war,from the safety of their ivory towers.
Hi Cris, so very well said in words that wrapped me in a peaceful cocoon that I hope to carry around with me as I go to work. Thank you for sharing your heart. :-)
I think I've found a new favorite poem. This is very beautiful! Thanks, Cris, for new ways to find peace...I loved how you contrasted.
"peace is beyond calm"...and I love this! :)
I love your poem - and love the sparkling energy which I see and feel while reading it, and can feel your open heart full of love which is opening the hearts of the others...
Thank you Cris, Peace with you.
Another beautiful poem from a gifted artist that practices peace, instead of preaching it.
Tonight my sad heart dreams for peace for all the abused, and all the abusers. I dream for peace for all those who feel unloved, unwanted, or just empty. Thanks for your very beautiful peace poem my friend. :-)
MindlessBrute
I think the dream for peace is universal. And we dream under the same sky. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Michelle
Anything to make you feel good, my friend. Have a good one!
k@ri
Why thanks for the lovely comment. I always try my best.
:D :D :D
Tatjana
I hope those who have read and will read will feel the same way like you did. And that's good enough for me. Peace be with you, too.
Whikat
You say the most wonderful things. And I'm no good at preaching, hence this poem.
We all dream the same dream. And I'm with you in every step of the way to making that dream a reality. I hope it's not dreaming for too much. Thanks for dropping by my friend. Always a pleasure to see you.
:D :D :D
I sincerely hope your dream comes true. I bow to your art, may peace always be with you.
Trooper
I hope the same for yours. And I wish you the same thing. Thanks for dropping by :D
Beautiful poem, beautiful dreams, great tone of the poem, Cris. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Rina
The pleasure is mine. Thanks for stopping by :D
Very moving, Cris!!! peace...it is my dream too.
marisue
yes, we all share that dream. many thanks for dropping by :D
Stunning visualization! I love reading your poetry because it speaks to me. I dream of many of the same things you dream of. Sadly, you are right. The silence doesnt always mean peace, it may just mean turning off.
Ardie
Ahh my favourite redhead of all time! How are you? I'm glad the wind brought you here! It's been a long time! Oh your comment - sorry, I'm just so happy to see you.
Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad it spoke to you like the way I intended it to sound. But still, we can go on dreaming...and dream...and dream until who knows, right?
Thanks for stopping by my friend. And peace be with you always :D
Wow, this is brilliant. No wonder there have been a lot of comments in here. =)
nice poem.
Charia
Thanks for dropping by and the nice words you left. It's appreciated :D
SM
Thanks for dropping a line :D
I just wanted to congratulate you on 500 fans bro . I just got my 10th so I am catching up to ya .
tony
LOL thanks man! Guess I missed the medal! Darn! :D
Cris..the most amazing poem I have ever read!:)Thanks for sharing this with us..
lyla
thanks for the kind words. they inspire. glad you like it. peace be with you :D
This is a great one Cris. Yes we all dream of peace. Running through the meadows without having blood shed. I hope my friend the sun will rise again and this time we would find ourselves in a better world that knows peace. Yet, i find this dream in the hands of our fellow politicians and i hope they do dream of peace (and work for it) rather than having secret agendas (not talking about anyone in particular!!) I dream you dream we all do and i hope WE will be the ones to see that day come true!
I hope so too Uriel. Thanks for sharing the dream :D
Beautiful poem. We share a common interest. I dream of peace as well.
That's nice to know. Thanks for dropping by :D
I dream of Rock. Let the world Rock for peace.
Let there be Ears For Peace.
AmpMan
That's a good one! Hell yeah! I'll rock witcha! :D
Peace, yeah maybe that's what I need, :)
After reading this, I instantly am your fan.
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karma freedom
Oh tell me about it! LOL
Hannah
Why thank you. Glad you like it :D
That poem is absolutely beautiful...I loved the part "i dream of beauty in
men's hearts. beauty that doesn't dazzle
but enlighten, beauty that gives birth
to solace but not solitude"...
Solace but not solitude... wow... love it
Thanks for feeling and enjoying it. I love that you love it :D
You are so right Peace is beyond calm
Blessings
DeBorrah
thanks for reading and commenting. be blessed with peace :D
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Cris
You were stunning there! :D How creative! Absolutely loved the way you organized the verses ... and the words ... and rhyme scheme .... okay so in short, I LOVED THE POEM! :D