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 *The phrase "dry up like a raisin in the sun" from Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem" symbolizes the withering away of dreams

Peace 2025-Haibun

Released from captivity are the sons of Israel, and with tears of joy they are received by all.  Today is given the name Peace 2025  indicating an ending of brutal war.  Neither adversary was present, yet an extraordinary event.  Can’t build a lasting peace with hate as a building material.  Is it true tranquility is what awaits the world or a temporary armistice, a break in the storm—lingering disarray of what is already rubble and dust—a dystopian gray.  What shall these torn nations find in an entanglement led by hyperbolic politicians, known for their vacant promises.  An immovable permanency that shall lead to unity that was once in our illusive dreams, is it what it seems?  Oh is it what it appears to be?  What happens to a dream deferred, does it dry up like a raisin in the sun or bring a new bloom of blustering flowers from beneath the desert sands.  What tempests are these that blow over deeply rooted in religion, in the eras, in the cradle of civilization.    
Freed! 

                 anticipation
Jewish son freedom now comes~
          their wait exhausted
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Gorelick Avatar
November 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Such mutual hatreds brewing and boiling over so long cannot be solved by wealthy nations signing a paper with the word Peace written on it. Particularly when the waring parties aren't even represented. Excellent issues you've raised!
Beaufort Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Anaya, you raise a lot of interesting questions. We were glad the fighting had stopped, but now we see that fighting has not ended completely. Peace is not so simple when such hatred and disdain exists among the parties. We'll be watching and seeing what comes next. Smiles....we are lucky not to be intimately involved in this kind of fighting where we live. Many suffer through no fault of their own. Smiles!!
Jones Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I hope the war is really over! I cried watching the families and especially the hugs and those who watched the ambulance carry remains. Your poem is a powerful one with insight and questions we all ponder. Thanks for sharing!
Anaya Avatar
October 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Thankx Karen, so good to have you review my poem, I appreciate your comment, I too feel the desperation as I tear up! xHugs
Rodgers Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Dear Anaya, what a reckoning, a prayer, a prophecy, and a question all at once. Deferred dreams, and the fragile hope that peace might still bloom from scorched earth. I think you gave voice to generations, and you did it with grace, grit, and a poet’s fierce clarity. Excellent in every way. Autumn Blessings, Dear Anaya, Daniel
Anaya Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Daniel, I have a burning need to chronicle the unsettling events & destruction & corruption of innocence in these turbulent times. TyVm & Blessings back to you-- a reporter at large! :)
Godwin Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I'm glad I took on this emotionally heavy read as is, & always has been, the whole ordeal. I feel all is precariously perched & have yet to breathe relief &/or peace concerning news. I often wonder if it ever occurred to the Jewish people that God gave them the land to share as an example of brotherhood but then I'm a simple soul who sees no footnote after, 'thou shall not kill'. Due to poem subject, it doesn't seem appropriate to compliment new icon & matching colored pic but I just did. CayCay
Anaya Avatar
October 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
CayCay you are very kind to return & I agree! ;)
Godwin Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
You misunderstood me, I never meant to imply it was inappropriate for you to change your icon. I meant I didn't feel right bouncing from a grave subject matter to a bright compliment. Please understand the meaning that I meant you.
Anaya Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
You are right, the treaty seems to be hanging by a thread. Hamas did not return all of the bodies which Israel demands or will resume the aggression. Yes I give credit to where credit is due. Our leader got it done, yet did not establish a permanent peace, like he said he did. Re the icon, the timing is coincidental is all, it doesn't' matter what we look like it's what's inside. x TyVm CayCay!
Gifford Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Hello Anaya, a brilliant write. I pray that they will find a way to coexist. Have a wonderful day, my friend.
Anaya Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
So do I, Zyrool. TyVm! Blessings
Goldsmith Avatar
October 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Could 2025 really be the year for peace??? I hope so. Great Picture... Have a blessed day writing away..............
Anaya Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I hope so to Paula. There cannot be true peace within us, until the unrest in the world has peace. Blessings to you! :)
Rolland Avatar
October 14, 2025 at 2:37 AM
freedom and happiness, so touching words, merci
Anaya Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Freedom is true happiness, until the world is free, none of us really are. Merci, poet! :)
Hind Avatar
October 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I wish so so much for peace in Israel and Palestine. I am glad they are moving on with things, or so it seems. May peace last.
Anaya Avatar
October 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
So do I, Paige. Pray for the peacemaker's
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