Laura Breidenthal Poet Free verse

All I Wish Is Peace

"I’ll never understand how people can go on and live
The miracle of finding the strength to forgive
To resurrect peace, to close up wounds so deep
they pierce souls beneath heart beats
To be a willful slave to a loving God’s commands
The key to a freedom that I’ll never understand." -Shad

I am not one for articulate words;
Had words be tears, I would write for kings—
But here I am, raw with restraint,
As you tear our worlds apart.

One day I had desired you here,
To celebrate your creation far from compare;
And the next I bid you gone,
Anger tearing my words apart.

Now, all I wish is peace…
I cannot stand your creations lying to waste,
At your expense…for their laments…

Wishing only for peace…
To replace lament,
And replace all…

Words—
That I can never quite utter…

Feb 18, 2014

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Richard Lamoureux October 2, 2014 at 7:12 PM We will not know peace, humanity is drawn to it's darker appetites. Perhaps us poets can offer a glimpse of the next life. Laura Breidenthal October 2, 2014 at 8:17 PM Ah, yes, Richard. : ) Thank you for reading this one. This one means much to me...a thousand thanks for your sweet comment. ~Laura

Madelin Barton May 27, 2014 at 1:17 PM This poem is so deep, like it comes from a very genuine place love it hugs- Maddie

Justin Bordner March 7, 2014 at 12:28 PM Your Honesty is worth the softness of Peace. Incredible unselfish sentiment in this heart tuggin write Laura. "Had words be tears, I'd write for Kings..." amazing expression! J.A.B.

Robert Pettit March 7, 2014 at 1:12 AM Peace is always good to have at all times, but rarely achieved. You describe it well here.

Anne-Lise Andresen March 4, 2014 at 4:24 AM - Laura, I would also wish that there was a key to peace - Many people make a lot of evil ..... I hope and wish .... but do not think evil and war ends - A well written poem, Laura. - Have a lovely day .... spread the love and joy around you. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)