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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

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/24/2013 6:10:00 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

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/24/2013 2:34:00 AM

Not sure how you revised it. I have a very bad memory. but it still is a lovely read for me!!

Len Gasun

Date: 11/23/2013 8:54:00 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

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/23/2013 11:33:00 AM

I think you did great here Matthew, the imagery and the message work so well..'

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/22/2013 5:33:00 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 :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/22/2013 4:44:00 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