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
Categories:
stickman, memory, peace,
Form: Free verse