Elusive Peace

When We live On this earth And value each Stranger as a dear Future friend, and extend That truth to all life with minds And souls, then perhaps lonely earth, Will experience elusive peace And fill the needy yearning of us all.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Marcum Wong Avatar
March 27, 2016 at 3:15 AM
Brenda, it is the only path to true peace. Your message speaks to the light within us all. These are very insightful words. Blessings and Happy Easter, Connie ; )
Austin Avatar
March 22, 2016 at 11:43 AM
The Peace Prize to this one, Brenda. Congrats. Love, daver
Roske Avatar
October 4, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Nicely done - great example of the form.
Breidenthal Avatar
August 21, 2012 at 9:54 PM
Wow. I love this. Can't agree more with the message. My you have a way with words. Always, Laura
Kendrick Avatar
August 6, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Great thoughts penned..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..The design looks almost like a Christmas Tree..The great present would be peace ...Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Onclaud Avatar
July 28, 2012 at 7:18 AM
a heartfelt and bittersweet song filled with longing, brenda... may peace truly live among us...endearing!..:) huggs!
Bordner Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 11:07 PM
Brenda, your beautiful works satiate some of that need I have in my Soul- You are so special - unselfish - powerful concept,that Earth is lonely despite "all the goings on"- with respect, J.A.B.
Guzzi Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 6:09 PM
so true! Glad you came home to us. Light & Love
Atry Avatar
July 27, 2012 at 6:13 PM
HUGS TO YOU! I missed you all...I am finally rising out of the chaos...How are you Deb?,,I have really missed you the most (OOOOOH, I do not want to get in trouble for this), but you are my girl! You rally for me when I'm down, no better mentorhere than you...
Andresen Avatar
July 26, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Well done Brenda.....sweet and lovely !!! - oxox love Anne-Lise
Merryman Avatar
July 25, 2012 at 8:23 PM
A lovely message, Brenda. Nice etheree. Love, Kim
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