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Peace is God's reflection
Mirrored on a neighbor's face.
Love is a warming flame
That lights up a child's face.
Understanding is the fruit of listening
With wisdom’s faithful grace
Mercy doesn't sit on the sidelines
Waiting to get into the game.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Wow. Great job and congrats
Kendrick Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Awesome work that is a winner in Miranda's contest. Way to go. Congratulations to you. Sara K
Williams Avatar
December 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
David, congratulations on a very thoughtful, well-written poem, and your strong placement in the contest! Your line, "Understanding is the fruit of listening," really speaks to me, so thank you for that, as well. Very best, Bartholomew
Hawley Avatar
December 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Congratulations on your win in my contest.
Peck Avatar
December 8, 2025 at 6:08 AM
A very thoughtful poem. I especially liked "peace is God's reflection mirrored on a neighbor's face"
Daniels Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Beautifully & concisely penned, David ! I especially liked : “Understanding is the fruit of listening.” Best intentions for contest. Blessings, Ghairo.
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