CEASEFIRE

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CEASEFIRE* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ peace hearts mend shadows fade hope blooms softly grace *Note:This poem was published at Poetry Soup (poetrysoup.com › poems › best › ceasefire) on June 27, 2025. I deleted it, but this is my original poem.

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Bill Baker

Date: 7/28/2025 9:39:00 PM

A sad reality, but man's doing. Well-written Laterne, Sara. Bill

Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/27/2025 8:01:00 PM

Such a gentle, calming set of words — feels like a quiet breath of healing and new beginnings in just a few lines. Very soothing!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 7/28/2025 5:50:00 PM

what sweet comments! Thank you, Rowena. Grateful for you and your poetic spirit, Sara

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 7/27/2025 6:10:00 PM

A hopeful and beautiful write Sara, in the midst of wars and rumors of war, peace will come someday. The image is so sad.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 7/28/2025 5:50:00 PM

I, too, believe peace will come. Seeing scenes like the one here is saddening. Appreciate your kind comments! wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/27/2025 11:01:00 AM

Were there but a method. The terrain appears desolate in a conflict-ravaged setting. Is everything returning to normal once more? I am grateful for your share.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 7/27/2025 5:36:00 PM

thanks for visiting, Sotto. I often wonder if there is a method for peace. Seems like mankind inevitably seeks power via war. Yes, everything is returning to normal. Thanks for asking. I appreciate your sensitivity and compassion. Wishing you a wonderful evening, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/27/2025 3:51:00 AM

If only. A war-torn area is so hopeless looking. Will life return to what it was before? Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 7/27/2025 5:34:00 PM

Like you, I wonder if a war-torn area will return to normal. Perhaps in the physical sense it will. But souls are damaged. Sigh. appreciate your visit, hugs, Sara