sara Etgen-Baker Poet Lanterne

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CEASEFIRE

CEASEFIRE*
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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 July 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM A sad reality, but man's doing. Well-written Laterne, Sara. Bill

Rowena Velasco July 27, 2025 at 8:01 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 July 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM what sweet comments! Thank you, Rowena. Grateful for you and your poetic spirit, Sara

Bj Legros Kelley July 27, 2025 at 6:10 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 July 28, 2025 at 5:50 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 July 27, 2025 at 11:01 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 July 27, 2025 at 5:36 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 July 27, 2025 at 3:51 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 July 27, 2025 at 5:34 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