The woods are nature's gift~
a world all of its own
of vines and graceful trees
with winding streams that flow.
Neath melodies of birds,
breathe in the mystic air~
as peace does reign within.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
serenity's hushed song
wooded forest beckons
clothed in green, great arms wave,
benediction of leaves
their embrace welcoming
pulse of woods beneath me
peace—slow, unfolding grace
Let's find peace in the woods
away from city stress.
Stillness and solitude
for now will serve us best.
With calm contentedness,
destress and decompress.
Amidst nature, we're blest.
entry for Nette Onclaud's "Let's Soar with this Poetry Contest", September 17, 2025
Stewing o’er surprise storms?
wring peace from panic’s plea
welcome water’s resolve
Let a slow rain soak in…
revive sapped energy
restore grass to green
relax the worry-warts
We both need
To live in peace
And stop fighting
Also need to respect
Each other
Also we avoid negging
Each other to death
Because I just can't stand that
high above… shines love
celestial skies… peaceful dove…
down below... war’s glow
May my words cut deeply into thy soul as a sharpened sword
Loosening the impediments of fear and hate causing your discord
May they like the shinning surgical blade make their incisions
Removing all delusion and indecision
Yet, also let them be as precise as a master surgeons work
Clearing even those hidden elements as they lie in lurk
Waiting to surprise and cause great demise
With full effect causing great pain and loud cries
But let my closing bring healing and peace
As the comforting sigh you now release
Let my words, now new seeds be
For you to use eternally
Let them nurture and encourage your life
Helping to endure and overcome strife
Knowing my love will always endure
And always be there for you, for sure
Words may be sharp, but be used to be kind
It’s just a matter of which ones you find
Every word I say traveling to thee
Is meant to bring love and comfort from me
the past may be onerous
a burden that prevents you from living
~ the present is your future
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
Day after day the tally
good or bad ~ doing what we can
strike a balance for peace
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Frankly it’s a lot easier for me
To visualize whirled peas than world peace,
And I imagine that’s true for everyone.
The only way for me to visualize world peace
Is through the eyes of a child
And more and more
That child needs to be younger and younger.
To say these are difficult times
Is a truism verging on trite,
But with every challenge comes a reward
And after every night a dawn
To cite a few more apt and trite truisms.
Do I have hope? Not really
Do I have fear? Not really
What I have is honor for those who try
And celebration for those who succeed.
AC/DC sang it best,
“It’s a long way to the top
If you wanna rock ‘n roll”
So let’s rock ‘n roll.
(9/14/25)
THIRSTY PEACE WALLOWING
In life’s wet streamings–
Sweat, tears, and painful peeing–
Peace wallows in thirst:-
Today’s warring wet waters,
Quenching greed’s evil thirstings:-
When my mother in law died a few years ago
She did so at home before dawn one summer’s morn,
And my wife and I went over and sat around
For a few hours as her dad cooked us breakfast.
All the time her mom’s body lay there
Slowly cooling in the living room.
And what was remarkable
Is that for such a low key and unassuming woman
Gale filled the whole house
With a palpable peace and stillness,
Unlike one I’d ever experienced before.
Today I feel that same kind of blessing is being felt
With the passing of Charlie Kirk,
Except instead of filling a single house
His spirit is filling the entire world.
Let that sink in for a moment.
We’re talking about a once in a millennium kind of soul.
(9/13/25)
Relief
Relief,
A time away from the grief
A moment of peace,
Even if it’s just a piece
Time away from it all,
When you can take time to play ball
Finally just care for yourself,
Even if it’s by yourself
Relief
All the tears begin to fall,
Bright and wet, they tell it all.
Clusters gather, soft and slow,
Dripping down, a gentle flow.
Eyes may sting, a blurry sight,
Feeling things with all your might.
Grief or joy, it might be why,
Heavy heart beneath the sky.
Inside feelings, deep and vast,
Just like rain, too strong to last.
Kindness offered, soft and low,
Lets the healing start to grow.
Moments pass, the storm subsides,
Newfound calm within resides.
Over and done, the wetness fades,
Peace arrives in quiet shades.
Quiet breaths begin to mend,
Released emotions reach their end.
Sorrow lessens, light appears,
Through the shedding of the tears.
Understanding starts to bloom,
Vanishing the shadowed gloom.
Washing worries, fresh and clear,
Xenodochial comfort's near.
Yearning's eased, the spirit bright,
Zenith reached, embracing light.
Slow your breath to calm
pause stop relax to still your mind
conjure your dream vacation place
Wordku: 5-7-5 words
AP: Honorable Mention 2025
Specific Types of Peace Poems
Read wonderful peace poetry on the following sub-topics:
family, friendship, harmony, inspirational, kindergarten, love, rhyme, unity, world
and more.
Definition | What is Peace in Poetry?
Poems Related to Peace
reconciliation, accord, unity, truce, concord, union, treaty, neutrality, order, armistice, pacifism, tranquility, harmony, composure, congeniality, peacefulness, quiet, sympathy, stillness, calmness, rest, relaxation, lull, contentment,