Matthew Anish Poet I do not know?

Just Saw a Muslim Woman

I know, I know 
      that we are fighting 
wars with a Muslim nation 
      The other day a 
young woman with a kerchief
        smiled at me 
 What am I to make of this?
    How shall I proceed with 
         my Zionist ambitions
Night is coming - and blesses 
    sleep
  Before I go to Dreamland 
I'll give a quick thought 
    to peace 
Shalom, shalom, SHALOM

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Caroline Cécile Delacroix May 18, 2011 at 11:35 PM What happened in the past should be left in the past. Unfortunately too many won't let go and forget. It prevents us to see that we are brothers and sisters under the same God. I pray for peace indeed. Shalom, Salaam and peace to you. Yours in poetry, Caroline.

Andrea Dietrich March 22, 2011 at 11:13 PM matt, I hope I can take time one day to look it up, that Darkling book. My problem is that I am always so tired trying to catch up on Soup late at night. anything out of the ordinary I dont dare take the time for. Do you have hectic work weeks and then relaxing weekends? Even my weekends are becoming CRAZY these days!!

Andrea Dietrich March 21, 2011 at 11:01 PM matthew , how do I take a look at DArkling? it's a book? (not the poem title, right?) Let me see if I can find an older post of yours now to respond to.

Poet Destroyer A March 16, 2011 at 11:12 PM a wonderful poem,, Matt,, how are,, you?? I figure you can find love any where or in any one... enjoyed your poem,, ,, ;-) take care,..and enjoy your Saint Patricks Day.... ;-) ...p.d."

Carol Sunshine Brown March 15, 2011 at 7:23 AM I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Matthew. Have a wonderful week filled with good health, love, and lots of inspiration. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich March 14, 2011 at 3:10 PM Good little poem on simply seeing a human for being another human like oneself! Shalom!

Audrey Haick March 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM Peace is all the matters, Matt. She's just your "neighbor". She gave you a smile in that moment and time..a gift to take with you through your day and remind you that love is the key to conquer all wrongs, all evil. Hope you're doing well. Always, Annalise

Carolyn Devonshire March 14, 2011 at 12:53 PM It's really all about individuals when it comes to extending a smile or a courtesy, Matthew. Even when we are at war with other nations, we can still be kind to their civilians living in the United States. Well said! Love, Carolyn