A Lone Voice

A lone voice echoes in the hear of the valley
     Did you hear it? 
     Are you willing to work for peace? 
Tall trees surround the green carpet which is the valley 
a stream meanders through the valley 
Before the leaves turn crimson and gold
Watch the birds flying over the valley 
Breathe in the pure air 
Take time to realize inner peace
   and do not heed angry words of war  
    A lone voice
calls out for peace
Swords will be beaten into ploughshares 
   in the not - too - distant future
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kendrick Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 6:10 AM
I like your work ending in hope..I feel that the end is near also but no one but God knows when the time will come..Enjoyed reading your creative work..I noticed your comments about my work and was glad that you came to read and leave a review..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 2:34 AM
Not sure how you revised it. I have a very bad memory. but it still is a lovely read for me!!
Gasun Avatar
November 23, 2013 at 8:54 PM
This is a very beautiful poem expressing hope my dear friend Matthew. Also an inspiring one. Thank you so much for sharing this amazing write and precious gem of yours this morning. I love it and thoroughly enjoyed. thank you so much as well for your precious time to read and comment one of my poems. Have a grace-filled wkend! love lots & big hugs, Leonora
Maverick Avatar
November 23, 2013 at 11:33 AM
I think you did great here Matthew, the imagery and the message work so well..'
Andresen Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM
- It sounded like a beautiful place .... shout higher ... so that all hear the cry out for peace - lovely poem Matthew. - Have a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
A   Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM
hello Matt, my friend from New York.. This is a nice and wonderful poem. The lovely feeling calling in a lone voice. The imagery is magic in the air. You are a wonderful poet indeed... hope to hear from you soon... hugs...LINDA
A  Avatar
November 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM
wow! Matt, straight from revelations.. love it ~:) Hugs* SKAT
Bauer Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 6:29 PM
i wish someone would listen to that lone voice! nice poem...
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 5:23 PM
This is a lovely little poem.
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2013 at 5:23 PM
Matt, my sister lived in Hershey at one time . too bad I never got back there for a visit.
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