War and Peace

Who can understand why war still exists where there are clouds reflected in water here History has proven its futility even the breeze has a peaceful touch The graves of the fallen state “they died for us” Lizards bask on warm stones where we could not imagine the compassion of our enemies Tiny finches twitter in the hedges How the agony of dying haunts forever those who see Bright red ti leaves, philodendrons and crosses of comrades fallen In dense shadows of shower trees greatest jubilation comes where Mynas squabble, good naturedly Such a happy sound of morning Another war is over” If only peace could last forever.