Peace (Dedicated To My Mother)

This is a poem that I wrote dedicated to my mom. Inspired by my grandmothers greeting of peace...(My grandmother would always greet us with 'PEACE' and we would reply back with 'GRACE')

Peace… Shhhh… Be still.

You can feel the grass grow beneath your feet.

Be quiet…

You can hear the dew droplets drip from

The leaves onto the moist soil.

 

The surrounding sounds become servants

As they bow down to the higher God that is trying to speak.

You become oblivious to the stubborn, selfish, and meek.

 

As you are only human yourself,

And cannot save everyone and everything;

Peace… Be still,

You can feel your ancestors tapping you on the shoulder

Begging for your attention…

 

Be quiet… You will hear the air whisper,

“My child be patient.”

Remember, we are spiritual beings living in this

Natural world;

But somehow our bodies take control;

 

As our holy spirit is begging to be heard.

Our human bodies yearn to be supernatural;

But how can something so natural become supernatural?

 

It can’t; as the body is only temporary;

A painting for the rest of the world to see.

Our spirit is the only supernatural;

As long as we listen and follow it.

 

The body isn’t connected to God you see,

The body can become scared or tired, and decide to flee.

Our spirit however- endures eternally,

So our spirit will always have best interest.

 

So again… Peace, I welcome you in my spirit.

I feel you creeping up my spine;

Taking over my mind.

I see you Peace as your sunlight radiates around me.

Peace I hear you, as you tell me…

 

Shhhh… Be quiet.

Listen to Messiah, he has a word for you…

Be still… feel Messiah put you on his back

And carry you to your destination.

Feel the rough waves become a calm spring under your boat.

 

Peace… Be still.

 

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Author's Note

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Reviews

[Katho28]

Love it :) An enduring poem... Truly inspirational and spiritual. Beautifully written. I love your use of ellipses - it really helps to convey this sense of peace and spirituality.. And I find this serene, tranquil feeling wash over me... Beautiful and an inspiring read :)

[Lee Foreman]

Thank you so much!! I was trying to picture how peace would look in my mind. That's what I came up with. I think all of us writers are mental and emotional painters...

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem for your Grandmother. I like the use of the words peace and grace. Two powerful and beautiful words. Thank you for the story of your Grandmother. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[dw817]

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I have been told - I will like Heaven. Not because it is something I will find that is good. But my entire consciousness and memory will be changed to accept it, it is the maturity of the spirit - to give up the toys of mortal Earth.

That is what I read reading this. However, likely I will be kicking and screaming like a child when I go. :7

[It's Me, The Miracle]

A well constructed poem that introduces ourselves in spirit and not in fles....I love the poem...Thanks for sharing it

[L.M.Warde]

I love how strong and yet so calm this piece is. It drew me in right away. I think that you captured the essence of peace very well. A beautiful write! Thank you very much for posting.

[Lee Foreman]

Thank you so much!!

[Rosaria_V]

This made me want to cry. So beautiful and sad but at the same time you can't help but feel comfort

[Lee Foreman]

Thank you, I cried when I read this poem to my mom, and I wrote it!! But I wanted to convey that even when it feels like we are on a never ending roller coaster, sometimes we just have to be still.

[Rosaria_V]

Your so welcome. I for sure can relate cause I have a loving relationship with my mom and I don't know what I. Would do without her

[Zero_Edge88]

"There is a part of us written in the stars, in the sands and in the waves of our ocean. Ever changing, ever conceiving new ideas and most importantly ever so peaceful when we take a look at our lives from a point of view which could be summed up when we find ourselves in our last minute when we hold our breath once more before we meet our maker. It is one too sweet, too fond and much unbelievably real than any experience in our life but somehow it all boils down to what our heart and soul could even look at how we live our life. In the uniformed sense we do not tailor ourselves near the divine instead we find ourselves know that in sainthood we will find ourselves we lived a life balanced and faithful."
(When I mean sainthood I don't mean the saints but more of its true meaning as a balanced person.)

Lovely piece and one suited for me in this time of night! I should have picked this last but it was beautiful nevertheless. :)

[Douglas White]

This is maintains a good connection throughout, keeping the serene feel throughout. Definitely a worthwhile read.

[NA]

Wonderful inspiring piece...beautifully done :) x

[Lee Foreman]

Thank you...:-)

[Lisa Victoria]

Beautiful.....I'm speechless, this is such a powerful piece of poetry that sent my insides stirring....
Thank you for writing such a beautiful inspiring piece of poetry:)

[Lee Foreman]

Thank you so much!! This is one of my favorite writings.

[Lisa Victoria]

I can see why...very beautiful indeed:)