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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Peace We Make





A dove flies down from the heavens,
she sings a song of peace to those who listen.
Forget the games that people play,
men with power in their ivory towers.
They have forgotten how to dream,
how to inspire.
They have their hearts under lock and key,
burdened by the harsh reality.
They sweep the issues under the rug,
while making false statements,
and empty promises.
People wait for answers that never come,
they wait for the substance truth carries.
Open your palm and feed the world,
open your arms and shelter.
Evil flourishes when there is no action,
evil flourishes when no one is listening to the cries.
When you look the other way,
when your belly is full,
it's hard to imagine one that's empty.
Crimes against humanity take place every day,
while we wait and sleep on it.
The dove carries a twig in her beak,
an olive branch.
The dove dreams of peace and so do I.



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102 comments:

  1. Pat HattNovember 15, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Be nice if we had the world of a dove, great verse.

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  2. steveroniNovember 15, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Hey Girl...I write the word "PEACE!" at the end of almost every comment...and one day it will also be in my head and heart.

    Individual 'peace' in those deepest recesses

    Collective 'peace' in every home-life

    WORLD PEACE for all, forever.

    (Did you know I just prayed while writing that?)

    --I came here from your FB account and I really like this poem "The Peace We Make" and agree it takes action! thank you, Ayala!
    PEACE!

    'Verification' word, ya gotta believe this, is "pauxinem" (almost sounds like 'peace' or PAX!

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  3. Brian MillerNovember 15, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    evil flourishes when there is no action...i like that call to action...peace takes work and we have the opportunity to spread it...

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  4. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    they wait for the substance that truth carries...

    wow, that hit the nail on the head right there. this is bold and i love that. love your guts! your realism and "slap in the face" insight is astounding. love this! great read!!!

    http://magicinthebackyard.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/the-widow/

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  5. DaydreamertooNovember 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    One by one and so painfully slowly, many are waking up to the fact that money has become the new God and so many now are trying to make it known that they've had enough. Occupy this and that is trying so hard to make a statement but, when it comes to money and making more of it, that's all a lot of people see in their eyes. Even profit to be had from war for the arms dealers.
    Very nicely said, be a wonderful miracle if it all were to come true.

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  6. Adura OjoNovember 15, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    "Forget the games that people play,
    men with power in their ivory towers.
    They have forgotten how to dream,
    how to inspire.
    They have their hearts under lock and key,
    burdened by the harsh reality.
    They sweep the issues under the rug,
    while making false statements,
    and empty promises.
    People wait for answers that never come,
    they wait for the substance truth carries.
    ...
    Evil flourishes when there is no action,
    evil flourishes when no one is listening to the cries.
    When you look the other way,
    when your belly is full,
    it's hard to imagine one that's empty.
    Crimes against humanity take place every day,
    while we wait and sleep on it."

    I can think of at least one country whose story fits perfectly to the lines quoted above. Your poem speaks loudly and we must listen. Thanks for sharing, Ayala.

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  7. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    this poem is full of truth... as people, we need to spread more positive energy, but most of the time it seems we're mainly concerned about shedding light on the negative...

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  8. hedgewitchNovember 15, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Most well said, ayala. Seems all we hear any more is noise and lies--hard to even tell the difference. Thanks for speaking what needs to be said.

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  9. ClaudiaNovember 15, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    so well said ayala...we should not just dream but open our eyes and feed those, that are hungry and try to be peacemakers in this world of trouble and strife...well penned my friend

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  10. somewhereamelodyNovember 15, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    So do I :)
    I agree with every word you've written.

    "Evil flourishes when there is no action,
    evil flourishes when no one is listening to the cries.
    When you look the other way,
    when your belly is full,
    it's hard to imagine one that's empty."

    Apathy is dangerous, sometimes, comfort can blind too.
    Beautiful and true poetry here:)

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  11. ScarletNovember 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    A meaningful message.. of course, I am always hopeful. Though for some who are in great need and despairing, nothing is done as fast enough.

    Love share ~

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  12. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    those towers are tall... nice passion in this piece

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  13. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Oh, wow. Great piece. I love the hopeful sentiment at the end. =)

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  14. Laurie KolpNovember 15, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Good one... I love how it starts and ends with a peaceful dove.

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  15. UnknownNovember 15, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Very nicely penned, some excellent lines in here, really enjoyed, thanks

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  16. CMNovember 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Beautiful, I love this. I actually turned my music off in the background so I could really absorb the meaning. My favorite line, "They have forgotten how to dream, how to inspire." Excellent, and so true.

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  17. Maude LynnNovember 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Me, too!

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  18. SheilaNovember 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Just imagine....love the dove reference at the end

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  19. Joseph HeschNovember 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    The men in power have forgotten how to dream, thus know no peace in their own lives. There's no way they can bring it to the rest of the world. Potent and well done piece.

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  20. mrs mediocrityNovember 15, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    and so do i.

    this was very moving.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Wonderful sentiments. (I wish they were more honored.) K.

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  22. colleenNovember 15, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Very timely. I can see the dove.

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  23. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Cryptic indictment of what's wrong, laced with hope for what's right.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Count me in the flock of doves, for I do dream. Though it would be nicer to be a beautiful dove of satisfied reality. Lovely write in protest.

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  25. Shashidhar SharmaNovember 15, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Oh Yea.. the call to action is the best call for peace.. I liked the way you said it..

    'Evil flourishes when there is no action,
    evil flourishes when no one is listening to the cries'

    And your last lines were the best... doves dream of peace...

    Shashi
    ॐ नमः शिवाय
    Om Namah Shivaya
    http://shadowdancingwithmind.blogspot.com/2011/11/whispers-where-you-will-go.html

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  26. PatriciaNovember 15, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Truth written in wisdom and sadness over reality of our world...
    you bring hope and encouragement in this, Ayala. Yours is a voice and you use it beautifully to speak proudly for what is right.

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  27. AnonymousNovember 15, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    A poetic call to the conscience of humanity...so well done. Thank you for this!

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  28. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    It is a hard world we live in, made harder still by people's attempts to hide from conscience, to mire themselves in the neutral void and pretend they see nothing. But one can hope, and one can dream...might we share the visions of the dove and you alike, made flesh, one day.

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  29. BelindaNovember 16, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    We must be kindred spirits, Ayala, because I still have dreams of peace, too, even after knowing the evil that humans are capable of.

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  30. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I think emeraldcity says it so well, we must encounter the world with open hearts so that there's a chance for justice and human dignity.

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  31. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Awareness of self should be followed by awareness of the whole...but too often people can't grasp that connection. Nice piece.
    Gene

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  32. Dulçe ♥November 16, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    So do i too, because of you!
    Great one piece Ayala!

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  33. Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being RudriNovember 16, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Lyrical prose with a powerful message. Well done Ayala.

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  34. LauraNovember 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    a much better dream than the one I had the other night! Beautiful Ayala, just beautiful.

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  35. BeachannyNovember 16, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    An excellent plea for peace. Well said.

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  36. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Thank you, Pat...it would be nice.

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  37. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Steve,
    Thank you for your thoughts here.
    I wish you peace today and always.

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  38. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    True words, Brian...true words :)

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  39. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Thank you, Kellie. Happy that you loved it. :)

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  40. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Thank you, Bren. I hope that we can make it a reality one day.

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  41. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Thank you, Adura. It starts with awareness and that leads into action.....

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  42. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    True, Anthony. I think we need to concentrate on the things that can be changed.....

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  43. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Thank you, Joy. :)

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  44. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Thank you, Claudia. I think it's all about doing instead of talking about it. I think it can be done, if enough people desire it and make it happen.

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  45. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Suzy Q , Apathy is dangerous, sometimes, comfort can blind too....wise words. I wish we can make the dream a reality!

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  46. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Thank you, Heaven.
    :)

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  47. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Thank you, Wolfsrosebud.
    :)

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  48. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Thank you, Nick. I appreciate it.

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  49. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Thank you, Laurie.
    :)

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  50. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Thank you, Fred.
    :)

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  51. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    CM, so happy that you absorbed this fully. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

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  52. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Good, MZ...good :)

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  53. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thank you, Sheila.
    :)

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  54. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Thank you, Joe.
    :)

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  55. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Thank you, Kelly.
    :)

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  56. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Thank you, Karin. I wish they were more honored as well.

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  57. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Thank you, Colleen.
    :)

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  58. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Thank you, Victoria...I believe that we can make it right, if right was our passion!

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  59. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Thank you,Pervagus.
    :)

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  60. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Dove dreams of peace...and so do I....I do, Shashi.

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  61. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Thank you, Pat. How kind of you to say.
    :)

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  62. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Thank you, Jackie.
    :)

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  63. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Chris, might we share the vision...might we share the dream and make it a reality one day!

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  64. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Belinda, so many times when I read your words I think the same, that we must be kindred spirits. We dream even though...we hope even though....and we wait.

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  65. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Anna, our hearts have to be open and then all things can be possible.

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  66. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Gene, we are all connected. So yes !

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  67. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Thank you, Dulce.
    :)

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  68. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Thank you, Rudri.
    :)

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  69. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Thank you, Laura.
    :)

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  70. ayalaNovember 16, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Thank you, Gay.
    :)

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  71. CloudiaNovember 17, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    awesome ending!!!


    Aloha from Honolulu

    Comfort Spiral

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  72. Steve KingNovember 17, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    So very well expressed. It's always a struggle between the evil and the dove. Thanks for the moment's inspiration.

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  73. kaykualaNovember 17, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Dove a sign of peace and evil that of destruction. And peace should forever triumph! Great verse!

    Hank

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  74. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Well said, and the mosaic is beautiful!. I too dream of peace.

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  75. James RainsfordNovember 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Socially aware and so very very true.

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  76. Yousei HimeNovember 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    I think what I like best about your piece is that it is men in ivory towers. Not your usual construct. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share your comment at my site.

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  77. ayalaNovember 17, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Thank you, Cloudia.
    :)

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  78. ayalaNovember 17, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Thank you, Steve....it is always a struggle.

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  79. ayalaNovember 17, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Thank you, Hank.
    :)

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  80. ayalaNovember 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Thank you, Ruth.
    :)

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  81. ayalaNovember 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Thank you, James.
    :)

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  82. ayalaNovember 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Thank you, Yousei.
    :)

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  83. ChristineNovember 17, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    evil flourishes when we close our eyes, but extending that branch, the peace we make, so true, beautiful write

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  84. ayalaNovember 18, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Thank you, Christine.
    :)

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  85. LaurenNovember 18, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Is this poem meant for anyone in particular? I hate inaction.

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  86. Luke PraterNovember 18, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    and so do i.... nice one Ayala

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  87. Mark ButkusNovember 18, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Never stop dreaming Ayala. A beautiful poem of hope.
    Cheers,
    Mark Butkus

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  88. joannaNovember 19, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    speaking hard truths is often the domain of poets, and you certainly do so here. strong words. thanks for sharing this with the world.

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  89. ayalaNovember 19, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Lauren, it's my frustration on war, injustice and issues that are being silenced in the world today. I feel like more can be done....

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  90. ayalaNovember 19, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Thank you, Luke.
    :)

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  91. ayalaNovember 19, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Thank you, Mark.
    cheers to you. :)

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  92. ayalaNovember 19, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Thank you, Joanna.
    :)

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  93. BaishaliNovember 19, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Evil flourishes when there is no action ... so true ... very beautiful thought ...

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  94. Ed PilollaNovember 20, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    and so do i. yes, i do too. we must dream and we must act.

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  95. ayalaNovember 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Thank you, Baishali. :)

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  96. ayalaNovember 20, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Ed...sometimes dreaming is easier than acting but I think we find the way to do both then the world will be a better place. :)

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  97. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Very true, your words...and I very much appreciated the close of this, "so do I" (I think many would add their "I" to that)~

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  98. Jannie FunsterNovember 21, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Dearest Ayala, a very deep and layered piece.

    I believe we create our own peace, and it then reverberates outwards -- like you do in everyone of your loving and sensitive poems.

    Hugs to you!

    xoxo

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  99. ayalaNovember 21, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Thank you, Angela.
    :)

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  100. ayalaNovember 21, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Dear Jannie,
    A sweet and thoughtful comment, thank you.
    Xoxo

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  101. TKWNovember 17, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Open your palm and feed the world,
    open your arms and shelter.

    Wow. If only.

    Loved this.

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  102. ayalaNovember 18, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Thank you, Dana. xo

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