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The Peace Sign

The first time I remember seeing
 this peculiar sign to me...
This peace sign, was on the jacket
 of a guy much older than me
Just like that..I asked
 well, what does it mean?
It looks like a stickman, with his arms hanging down

He smiled and said, yeah...
 that's as good an explanation, as I've ever heard
Arms down, no more fighting, I'll spread the word
Then said, stay real kid, as he walked away
Smiled, - Peace - all of your days

Years later, I learned where he'd been
May the stickman, never raise his arms again .....

2-14-2014
©Donna Jones

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Michael Ainsley

Date: 8/18/2016 9:46:00 PM

Oh Ya!!!!!!

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/14/2014 4:16:00 PM

Wow... that ending caught me off guard. Sorta reminds me of how Bob Ross used to be in the military... then spent the rest of his years painting "happy little trees". Really dig this one, Donna! A bit of a pacifist myself.... did you know that the original meaning behind the Peace Sign is Nuclear Disarmament?

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/24/2014 4:43:00 PM

hey, did this contest never get judged yet? I sure like how you took this theme and did a great message poem out of it. Awesome.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2014 11:18:00 PM

Yeah it did...I came in somewhere in the middle I think...I'd have to look...it sure was fun....thanks for stopping..have a great week...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/20/2014 8:58:00 AM

Enjoyed reading this one again.

Donna Jones
Date: 3/24/2014 11:16:00 PM

Thank you Richard...

Johnny Rhinem

Date: 3/14/2014 2:35:00 PM

....We Just Want Peace Man ^.* We Don't Want Your Poison, Oppression, Lies Or Wars; Not Really ~ But, As Chirst The King Once Did Say, 'This Is Your Day Your, Time ? Irony Has A Way In Finding It's Place; Yet, When All Is Said As Done, Peace *.^ Shall Wear Her Crown....Cool Poe, Beautiful Donna Jones ~ Love John

Donna Jones
Date: 3/15/2014 10:40:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely comment John..I shall treasure it..:-) :-)

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 3/1/2014 1:52:00 PM

Yes, blessed are the children - for they are the innocence of the world. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

Donna Jones
Date: 3/15/2014 10:39:00 PM

Thank you so much lucilla....hope you are well...

Michael Wegman

Date: 3/1/2014 7:51:00 AM

Donna...this is wonderful. So wish millions coukld read it and get its meaning. Peace--sister!

Donna Jones
Date: 3/15/2014 10:33:00 PM

Hey Michael....thanks so much!!!! Peace....to the world..

Skat A

Date: 2/26/2014 9:45:00 PM

Donna, a wonderful win. Congratulations:) Take Care ~SKAT~

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:15:00 PM

Thanks skat....you too..

Joseph Sergi

Date: 2/26/2014 7:33:00 PM

Great write Donna, congrats on your win.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:16:00 PM

Thank you very much..:-) :-)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 2/26/2014 2:06:00 PM

GOD BLESS YOU, MD....Wow...you were a smart cookie...Still are! I'm ever so proud of my PS MAMA! Hugs! and love...PEACE!!! Now and always!

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:19:00 PM

Hey sweetie....well I'm honored to be your PSMD...this avatar is stunning...you look all rested and happy ..was it taken after your vacation? And yes let's pray for that peace sometime in our life all over the world...so I don't have to worry about ya..:-) :-)

Aiyah Torres

Date: 2/26/2014 12:34:00 PM

beautiful! ...this amazed me so well, Donna.. Congratulations!!! ..^__^

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:19:00 PM

A beautiful compliment...thank you

Joseph May

Date: 2/26/2014 10:12:00 AM

Congrats on your win Donna

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:27:00 PM

Thank you Joseph...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/26/2014 9:42:00 AM

So glad to see this beauty on the winners list. I enjoyed reading it again. Congratulations.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:28:00 PM

That's nice of ya Richard..thanks...

Painted Hunter

Date: 2/26/2014 8:51:00 AM

Sis, this is an awesome write. Have you ever read, "Hearts in Atlantis"?...makes me think of that.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:31:00 PM

Thanks lil bro....:-) :-) ..no I haven't..is it a write of yours or a book? I'll Google it and check it out...and will read it..PS I wrote 2 fishin poems and they disappeared..swoosh...I'll try again if its not full..:-) :-)

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/26/2014 3:45:00 AM

Congratulations on the fine win. Wonderful write on the peace sign , donna

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:32:00 PM

Thank you Dr Ram..very much

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 2/25/2014 11:23:00 PM

Congrats Donna,I'm happy this lovely poem earns its place in the league of poems. Kudos.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:33:00 PM

Thank you friend....kayode

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 2/25/2014 7:35:00 PM

good one Donna! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:34:00 PM

Thanks Debbie....really appreciate that...

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 2/25/2014 5:49:00 PM

I really liked this when I first read it. I'm glad it placed for a win. Congratulations Donna - Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:35:00 PM

Thank you so much Connie

Tim B

Date: 2/25/2014 12:39:00 PM

Powerful poem, and well said. Thank you for sharing.

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:14:00 PM

Thank you so very much..:-)

Cherl Dunn

Date: 2/23/2014 4:37:00 PM

Gotcha your means right off the bat here, it states a lot in such a short right, and i agree god bless all the innocent children. cheri

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:13:00 PM

Thank you so much Cherl....I appreciate your visit very much..

Vincent Flannery

Date: 2/23/2014 11:13:00 AM

Amazing poem Donna, I got goose bumps reading it. So innocent yet so understanding. Difficult time back then my heart weeps for those soldiers and today war is everywhere. Yes so much meaning contained in one little symbol. Your comments are too kind. I just think more men need to follow Jesus, my one redeeming quality. Take care!

Donna Jones
Date: 2/26/2014 10:12:00 PM

Thanks Vincent....and you are nice to everyone here that I see..a very nice quality too...and yes Jesus is a great example to follow...you take care as well...again..thanks so much...

Connie Gildersleeve

Date: 2/22/2014 7:43:00 PM

Donna this is a fabulous poem. The peace sign brings me back to the hippie era, the flower child, beads, and Vietnam. Thanks for sharing this. Best wishes in the contest. Warm Smiles, Connie

Donna Jones
Date: 2/25/2014 10:40:00 PM

Oh Connie..thank you so much.....made my day....thank you...have a great night..