Poetry competition CLOSED 27th September 2020 5:15pm
WINNER
wallyroo92
wallyroo92
RUNNERS-UP:
cabcool
and slipalong
International Day of Peace
Poetry Contest Description
Tomorrow, Sept 21, is International Day of Peace.
Write one * new * poem about what Peace means to you OR how you will observe/promote Peace.
—All forms accepted: written, spoken, and visual
—Length is optional, but try and keep it under 250-300 words.
Please, no erotica.
You have one week; best of luck.
Not in the sights
Hold out hold out and bite your tongue
the heckles rise that is so wrong
sing a hymn, a lamp that shone
And we should heed the candle flame
its transience, flickering in hopes proclaim
and war not spoil the whole domain
Ploughshares from the melted guns
the ammunition quiet not the screaming thud
the graveyard still, not turned a sod
No eye to line the sights that point
treaties signed with handshakes joint
and conflict never come to haunt
The doves of love go flutter free
sprigs of olive twig, healing a bleed
each dawn, small peace decree
the heckles rise that is so wrong
sing a hymn, a lamp that shone
And we should heed the candle flame
its transience, flickering in hopes proclaim
and war not spoil the whole domain
Ploughshares from the melted guns
the ammunition quiet not the screaming thud
the graveyard still, not turned a sod
No eye to line the sights that point
treaties signed with handshakes joint
and conflict never come to haunt
The doves of love go flutter free
sprigs of olive twig, healing a bleed
each dawn, small peace decree
Written by slipalong
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Peace is not Silent
Shared humanity
not hateful speak
words of forgiveness –
required speech
Acts of kindness
empathy, grace
hostility and malice –
compassion shall erase
In service of others
tolerance proposed
sensitivity, sincerity –
trust reposed
not hateful speak
words of forgiveness –
required speech
Acts of kindness
empathy, grace
hostility and malice –
compassion shall erase
In service of others
tolerance proposed
sensitivity, sincerity –
trust reposed
Written by mel44
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The Power of Peace
The world would be such a wonderful place
If we weren't constantly fighting over religion and race
Instead of building bombs, we built bridges instead
Instead of people dying, we feed them wine and bread
If we used our resources to stop poverty and disease
Leaders looking for power would find the power of peace
Look at the destruction war has caused over the years
Look at our people cowering in fear
What have we accomplished, what have we lost
What have we become, look at the cost
What we need is for all wars to cease
We need our leaders to find the power of peace
If we weren't constantly fighting over religion and race
Instead of building bombs, we built bridges instead
Instead of people dying, we feed them wine and bread
If we used our resources to stop poverty and disease
Leaders looking for power would find the power of peace
Look at the destruction war has caused over the years
Look at our people cowering in fear
What have we accomplished, what have we lost
What have we become, look at the cost
What we need is for all wars to cease
We need our leaders to find the power of peace
Written by TimWombles
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The quiet yet to come
When all the Gods of war have been appeased
flawed mankind find true sanctuary
and value life as mortals should
reflect on faith, no history of shadow cast
old battle scars not be pursued
and all old wounds be healed at last
the river of all graveyard tears be dried
tipped headstones bid a brighter sky
the thorn of pain to give new birth
bright hope; for each and all, our self interpret
arrive, and wisdom open up our eyes
inheritance, the give, the gift of compromise
flawed mankind find true sanctuary
and value life as mortals should
reflect on faith, no history of shadow cast
old battle scars not be pursued
and all old wounds be healed at last
the river of all graveyard tears be dried
tipped headstones bid a brighter sky
the thorn of pain to give new birth
bright hope; for each and all, our self interpret
arrive, and wisdom open up our eyes
inheritance, the give, the gift of compromise
Written by slipalong
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peace
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I
unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.—John 14:27
peace
not as the newborn babe
knows from the uterus
imposed with pain from torn umbilicus
peace
not as the sturm und drang
of rocky childhood daze
transitioning through every fickle phase
peace
not as wild pieces strewn
across life’s desert floor
where men have stumbled after death's dark lure
peace
not as the fear of death
that clutches human hearts
when from the soul the last faint breath departs
peace
not as the silent grave
whose mysteries portend
a long death's sleep that has no future end
peace
i furnish unto you
that passes human nous
when love shall occupy, where now, abuse
© Copyright 2020 September 25
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.—John 14:27
peace
not as the newborn babe
knows from the uterus
imposed with pain from torn umbilicus
peace
not as the sturm und drang
of rocky childhood daze
transitioning through every fickle phase
peace
not as wild pieces strewn
across life’s desert floor
where men have stumbled after death's dark lure
peace
not as the fear of death
that clutches human hearts
when from the soul the last faint breath departs
peace
not as the silent grave
whose mysteries portend
a long death's sleep that has no future end
peace
i furnish unto you
that passes human nous
when love shall occupy, where now, abuse
© Copyright 2020 September 25
by Clyve A. Bowen♫
Written by cabcool
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Firstly, thank you to all who contributed to this competition over the week. Now more than ever, peace is vital for survival, and I don't mean overlooking wrongdoings with that statement. There must be accountability; however, the hope is that it will be a peaceful resolution to today's troubling times.
I know it sounds like a pipedream, but unless reminded with competitions such as these, then I am afraid peace will fall by the wayside to violence instead. Peace begins within ourselves and what we pay attention and spend our time on.
That being said, the only criteria I had for judging this was outlined in the guidelines: Write one * new * poem about what Peace means to you OR how you will observe/promote Peace. I don't care about spelling, grammar, form, or the like; I cared only about the message from the heart; thus, congratulations to our winners:
slipalong: Not in the sights
I totally enjoyed this offering. The imagery, the vocabulary, and most of all, the dream. It's just a lovely promotion of hope. Thank you so much.
Mel44: Peace is not Silent
I really enjoy your Emily Dickinson style of writing. Your brevity demonstrates a command of words and the value of placement. Tolerance is indeed an avenue we should all take. Thank you for such a purposeful proposal of Peace.
TimWombles: The Power of Peace
Tim, I really enjoyed your heartfelt plea of needs in order to accomplish peace. Especially in regards to our leadership. We as a people cannot hope to accomplish peace if our leaders are warmongers. Thank you for such a genuine supplication.
Harry: War Tears
Harry, this was a very powerful post. I could genuinely feel your frustration that so much positivity and light containing love are seemingly cast aside for the darkness of conflict. It truly evoked strong emotion to consider the alternative to war. Thank you for submitting such an observational post in regards to how war not only damages each of us, but our society as a whole.
slip: The quiet yet to come
Slip I truly enjoyed this one because I have children and a grandson who will be inheriting this earth. Mankind has truly forgotten the earth is organic, just as we are, and can be destroyed, just as we can, by careless behaviour. The gift of compromise to secure inheritance is wonderful. There is always a middle ground if we seek to find it. Thank you for such an inspiring entry, and congratulations on your placement.
Wally: Peace is Waiting
This is an absolutely beautiful piece; I loved the cloud and the small figure before it. Peace within ourselves truly does feel as though we are floating on clouds and can get no higher. Sharing that peace with others is imperative. Thank you for sharing such an uplifing poem and image, and congratulations on your placement.
cabcool: peace
This is another beautiful entry both visually and definitively. I love how you started from the womb and ended with a rebirth to accept Christ into the heart for the ultimate peace. Thank you for sharing such a biblicly profound entry of truth, and congratulations on your placement.
Thank you again to all entrants. And may Peace Reign.
I know it sounds like a pipedream, but unless reminded with competitions such as these, then I am afraid peace will fall by the wayside to violence instead. Peace begins within ourselves and what we pay attention and spend our time on.
That being said, the only criteria I had for judging this was outlined in the guidelines: Write one * new * poem about what Peace means to you OR how you will observe/promote Peace. I don't care about spelling, grammar, form, or the like; I cared only about the message from the heart; thus, congratulations to our winners:
slipalong: Not in the sights
I totally enjoyed this offering. The imagery, the vocabulary, and most of all, the dream. It's just a lovely promotion of hope. Thank you so much.
Mel44: Peace is not Silent
I really enjoy your Emily Dickinson style of writing. Your brevity demonstrates a command of words and the value of placement. Tolerance is indeed an avenue we should all take. Thank you for such a purposeful proposal of Peace.
TimWombles: The Power of Peace
Tim, I really enjoyed your heartfelt plea of needs in order to accomplish peace. Especially in regards to our leadership. We as a people cannot hope to accomplish peace if our leaders are warmongers. Thank you for such a genuine supplication.
Harry: War Tears
Harry, this was a very powerful post. I could genuinely feel your frustration that so much positivity and light containing love are seemingly cast aside for the darkness of conflict. It truly evoked strong emotion to consider the alternative to war. Thank you for submitting such an observational post in regards to how war not only damages each of us, but our society as a whole.
slip: The quiet yet to come
Slip I truly enjoyed this one because I have children and a grandson who will be inheriting this earth. Mankind has truly forgotten the earth is organic, just as we are, and can be destroyed, just as we can, by careless behaviour. The gift of compromise to secure inheritance is wonderful. There is always a middle ground if we seek to find it. Thank you for such an inspiring entry, and congratulations on your placement.
Wally: Peace is Waiting
This is an absolutely beautiful piece; I loved the cloud and the small figure before it. Peace within ourselves truly does feel as though we are floating on clouds and can get no higher. Sharing that peace with others is imperative. Thank you for sharing such an uplifing poem and image, and congratulations on your placement.
cabcool: peace
This is another beautiful entry both visually and definitively. I love how you started from the womb and ended with a rebirth to accept Christ into the heart for the ultimate peace. Thank you for sharing such a biblicly profound entry of truth, and congratulations on your placement.
Thank you again to all entrants. And may Peace Reign.
