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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. A poetic call to the conscience of humanity...so well done. Thank you for this!

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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. So do i too, because of you!
    Great one piece Ayala!

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  30. Lyrical prose with a powerful message. Well done Ayala.

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

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  32. An excellent plea for peace. Well said.

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

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

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  35. True words, Brian...true words :)

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

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

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

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

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  40. 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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  41. 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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  42. Thank you, Nick. I appreciate it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  51. Gene, we are all connected. So yes !

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  52. awesome ending!!!


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

    Hank

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

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

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

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

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

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  61. 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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  62. 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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  63. Thank you, Mark.
    cheers to you. :)

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

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

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  66. 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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  67. 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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  68. 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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  69. Dear Jannie,
    A sweet and thoughtful comment, thank you.
    Xoxo

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

    Wow. If only.

    Loved this.

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