Speak Out For a Peaceful Resolution

Quinn and I spent many a Peace Vigil hour on the streets in Bristol, Vermont from  2005-2006 holding a sign for peace.  My sign read "Don't allow our Children to Learn that War is the only Solution!"  (I had pictures of this at one point in time but they have disappeared in the fray of separation.)

Peace Vigil-To be vigilant in spreading the messages of peace, compassion, tolerance, and unity.

Vigilance-being watchful (mindful); maintain attention for an extended period of time; focused.

One way to look at this is that it is our conscious realization of our reality and the understanding that our thoughts make the 'reality' of life what it is. Through people's focus on fear and terror, that is
what has been realized. Perhaps a good way to transform  this energy is to spread peace through our thoughts, actions and reactions.

We have seen what others can do, feeding on fear, but that is not necessarily what has to happen. Focusing on peace and rebuilding through peace and compassion takes time and planning, but will be
extremely effective.

We can offer peaceful solutions to the world. It behooves us to discuss building peaceful, tolerant communities at home as well as abroad. What I posted to the group earlier this week was along those
lines.

Let's talk about what we can put together that is logical and peaceful for an 'exit strategy' from war and fear. To re-build worlds that have been destroyed by ignorance and indifference. Spreading messages that we are at Peace is one way. Another way is to offer a plan that even the most skeptic of people can reasonably accept.

The following poem  was originally written in 2005 during President Bush Jr.'s second term..  Everyone was in an outrage about our continual occupation in Iraq and Iran and the numerous people dying oversea in a undeclared war that President Obama is finally calling an end to.  It is my sincere hope that this plan will actually come to pass.  I have since edited it for fluidity and sensibility.  I have recited this poem  at the Ripton Coffee house in September of 2006 and at the Poetry Slam  in Fort Bragg in December of 2012.  Soon I will publish it on YouTube.

Speak Out for a Peaceful Resolution

Segregation, Separation, Alienation, Annihilation.  Destruction of a Nation.

Differences become estrangement as the norm defiles our mind.

'It' is on TV.  'It' is in the news and in the dramas.  'It' is in cartoons, radio, and print.
'It' is in schools, neighborhoods, towns, and even in local and federal government.
Humans are entranced by 'It'.
Our lives revolve and are shaped by 'It'.
Many believe they are immune to 'It'.
Some even refuse to see 'It'.

We are playing in 'It',
Living in 'It',
Sleeping in 'It',
and dreaming in 'It'.
We feel we can't get away from  'It'.
Some are even in rapture of  'It'.

What is 'It'?

Religious Exiling, Racial Profiling, Feminine Defiling, Masculine Bullying, Speech Regulating, War Mongering, Fear Driven

LIFE!

Don't act dumb, sitting there numb.  Speak out for a Peaceful Resolution!

The only power 'It' has is what WE give 'It'.

Start questioning 'It'.

Who are WE?

Where did WE come from?

What are WE doing here?

How do WE control 'It'?

How do WE stop 'It'?

Where do WE go from  here?

Speak out for a Peaceful Resolution!

Stop feeding into the delusion.

Become a Warrior of Peace and become a part of the Solution.

Dare to dream  the beautiful dream.

The dream  of  Peace, Compassion, Cooperation, Love, and Unity.

You are not the Only One.  We are all One.

No Limits.

No Judgments.

No Boundaries.

So BE It!


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