Peace
PEACE
Shy, quietly spoken, always in the background,
Never one for thrusting ideas
Into people's minds,
Diffident, listens intently
To her surroundings, often hiding
Behind certainty, wearing it
Like a wickerwork shield
For protection, but she won't go
Away or sink below the surface
Of things as though she didn't matter,
She has a calm dignity
Anyone with a moral compass can
Easily recognize, perhaps even
In themselves, she is that which builds
Communities and cities to prosper
In correspondence to one
Another with strong foundations
Of steel and grit. Within their walls
Each moving person has unique
Qualities and talents for which
The cooperative dream can be fulfilled,
When she is present in all their dealings,
The unseen guest who utters
Not a word but let others take the lead.
She is like a spirit, flowing
Through human interaction,
Whispering in the ear
To tell of cautious steps,
Made with tranquil ease
And clarity of vision.
She is the one whose face
We cannot see, but know
There is a smile wreathed with joy
From cheek to cheek,
Still she does not raise her voice
To express an opinion. She is
Too busy, placing flowers in
People's palms.
Copyright © Bill Drayton | Year Posted 2022
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