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The Sound of Peace

Simple sounds The birds of love Nature’s call, so wild and free Echoed in the skies above Symphonies made just for me Simple sounds The cricket’s dance Senses frolic to and fro Entertaining nature’s trance Contemplating all I know Simple sounds My heart that beats But for silence to compare Life that flows when hope retreats Listen for it everywhere Simple sounds The guns of war But for hate meant to release Rat-a-tat, he is no more Silence is the sound of peace

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S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 6/26/2022 12:51:00 AM

Sounds of nature, peaceful vibes yayy woww. Kudos for this beautiful poem, i liked the fab stanza formatting structure as well. ^^^^^^^^^^^^>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<~~~~~~~ Plz also read and comment on my newest poem too.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/26/2022 3:36:00 PM

Thanks so much for your kind words!

Deb M

Date: 6/22/2022 5:04:00 PM

Hi Mike….I love the title alone….The Sound Of Peace…it just made me want to read it. Your poem didn’t fail it gave me a very calm peaceful feeling as I read it…..really beautiful! Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/22/2022 6:05:00 PM

So glad you liked it, thanks Deb xxoo

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/20/2022 8:15:00 AM

Yes the softness of sound, you bring to us so well, then the other side, the silence after the carnage. Excellent poetry my friend.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/20/2022 12:13:00 PM

Thank you so much Harry !!

Heidi Sands

Date: 6/20/2022 7:01:00 AM

This is so nice and brings peace reading it Mike. Happy Monday :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/20/2022 12:13:00 PM

Thank you Heidi and Happy Monday xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/20/2022 4:56:00 AM

Such a heartfelt write MIke , I love nature and the uncomplicated way it just happens which brings peace to us, but the sound of war only brings tears and unhappiness and unfortunately planet earth will never all come together to agree for there are greedy politicians on both sides of the fence who are born war mongers. A fave for me my friend hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/20/2022 12:12:00 PM

Yes, I am afraid that you are right Jennifer < thanks you for your kind words and comments this day xxoo

Michael Tor

Date: 6/19/2022 10:00:00 PM

Those sounds were given meanings that we all can relate to Mike. You did a wonderful job in bringing the sounds to life whether good or bad, making an excellent point. Be blessed my friend...

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/20/2022 4:14:00 AM

Thank you Michael !!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/19/2022 5:25:00 PM

Where exists 'Man,' the sounds are never of peace. My conclusion anyway. :) gw

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/20/2022 4:14:00 AM

That seems so unfortunately GW!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/19/2022 1:02:00 PM

Enjoyed the tranquil nature sounds and the sound of peace. And the sentiments for peace you convey.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/20/2022 4:14:00 AM

Thank you Vijay, I always appreciate your kind comments!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/19/2022 10:46:00 AM

Hello Mike, yes the simple sonds. They are relaxing sounds. The sounds of guns is horrible. Enjoy your Sunday. xxxx-oooo

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/19/2022 2:29:00 PM

Hello Mike, Happy Sunday. xxxx-oooo.....Darlene

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/19/2022 11:39:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, Happy Sunday!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/19/2022 10:00:00 AM

There are tranquil sounds and menacing sounds Re your last stanza, but then there's the silence that follows, permanent peace. Hope your weekend is going well Mike. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/19/2022 10:18:00 AM

Thanks Tom, a happy Sunday to you !!!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/19/2022 8:26:00 AM

Mike, this is an amazing poem, very interesting, and different in style. I enjoyed it very much. A FAVE for me. Have a wonderful Sunday.

Mike Gentile
Date: 6/19/2022 10:18:00 AM

Thanks so much Milt!! Happy Sunday to you !!