A Flowering of Hope

Would that they would
Declare a flowered truce
Cease the scorching of the earth
Allow a lone flower to declare peace
Allow a bee to savor its nectar
A distant sun to rejoice
Passing refugees to smile
As they glimpse the hope
                                           …Of hope
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Goldsmith Avatar
September 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Your "A Flowering of Hope" is a lovely write." Have a lovely day writing away..................
Wolf Avatar
August 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Sure would be nice, John. Amen, Gershon
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
captivating and beautifully written...the ending gave me pause. Faving
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