Fostering a Reign of Peace

How easy it is to get wrapped up In our own little universe The cocoon of the daily grind Of going about our business Trying to protect our turf ‘Cause we’re more fragile than we let on We live in fear that aggressors surround us Propelling us to not forget and not forgive Yet when we step back and Focus on the meaning of our life On the direction we want to take And the legacy we’ll leave behind We do want to be kinder and Contribute to a better world Not just for us but for mankind In the end we’ll face our Maker Standing alone solely accountable For our deeds and misdeeds Responsible for our own journey For how we cultivated our heart And the goodwill we did impart When tallied will we have done enough Or will we be asking for forgiveness For barely meeting a passing grade With this in mind and while it’s not too late Let’s all take stock of what’s in our heart All start practicing forgiveness And letting go of the past as we realize To forgive is to set ourselves free AP: 3rd place 2025 Submitted on November 3, 2018 for contest SOMEONE FORGIVEN YOU: WHEN IS THE LAST TIME YOU'VE FORGIVEN DRAMATIC VERSE sponsored by JAMES EDWARD LEE SR - RANKED 4TH