Exceptional Commentary on Violence National Poetry Month : Why not Peace? by dejohnsrld (Debbie) Artwork by JessieSanArts at FanArtReview.com

Why not Peace?   Today, the world seems an endless source of violence Perhaps, if we each took a few minutes of silence To consider how if we cared and tried to get along What a loving world we’d have and so very strong   Too often religious differences are the cause A thought that should make us stop and pause To think just how much damage discrimination Does both within and between our nations   If we spent as much time strengthening society And making the care of others our priority As we do in building up our military We could inhabit a world of solidarity   Isn’t there hope for agreement and peace And our attitudes of distrust and hatred to cease? ##### Recognized Author Notes Not just between countries, but even within our own. Forty-eight children 16 or younger were shot in Chicago last weekend. Thank you Jessiesansarts for the artwork

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