Peace Must Be Learned (paying dues)

Englyn Penfyr (Welsh stanzaic form: see Author's Note)

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Peace Must Be Learned

I’d really like to gift peace - but, just can’t; 

nor, chant discontent to cease. 

It must be learned, piece-by-piece.

When unrest attacks, defend - we must try. 

Asked, “Why do many descend?” 

“Unresolved woes,” I contend.

When sorrow’s intents impose - ere what source, 

we’ll endorse those who've arose; 

for, learning peace … they each chose.

Rascal Jenkins

©1997

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Author's Note

Picked from the archives, dusted-off, and edited … hope you enjoy:
Artwork: "Deliberation" … oil on canvas, by Spanish artist, Mario Sanchez Nevado
Englyn Penfyr
(in-glin pin-fir)
The Englyn Penfyr is one of the 24 traditional Welsh stanzaic forms,
dating as far back as the early 8th century, it was recited before royalty.
Composed of 3 lines: L1 is 10 syllables, while L2 and L3 are 7 syllables each;
The first occurrence of the dominant rhyme in L1 is followed by a syllable and
a rhyme, which is repeated within the first two or three syllables of line 2.
Three verses is considered a poem, but there is no verse limit.

The rhyme scheme per verse, therefore, is A-b / b-A / A, etc; as follows:
xxxxxxxA-xb
xbxxxxA
xxxxxxA

xxxxxxxC-xd
xdxxxxC
xxxxxxC

xxxxxxxE-xf
xfxxxxE
xxxxxxE


Constructive, well-intended critique is always welcome and appreciated. ✍🏼

Reviews

[Susan 🦋]

So many thoughts and questions to ponder. Can peace be gifted? I think, in a way it can. Perhaps in the way we respond. Peace can be shown and ultimately learned... if one chooses. (... free will) Those who have the courage to overcome and make a difference, must always be supported. It is not an easy path. They are the peacekeepers of this fallen world, and the promise that hope lives.

[Richard🖌]

G'Mornin', Lady Susan 🌤️

May your day be as blessed with as much sunshine as you've blessed mine.
If there were anyone to be entrusted with the key that unlocks world peace, I know it would surely be You.

Thank you ever-so gratefully and warmly, Dear Poetess, for sharing your beautiful heartwords! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Our world has a lot of learning to do. I love the picture that you chose to go with this poem as it symbolizes so well that lack of peace within that is projected without.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Linda Marie 🌸

Thank you ever-so much.
How thoroughly I agree with your wise, well-stated words of keen understanding … I was certain You would read me right.
I, too, feel the artwork fit rather intricately with the timbre of this poem's deeper message.

Peace 'n love to Thee! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[lightsong]

"It must be learned, piece-by-piece" yes this is what I learned in my years. no matter how pure we are, and living in our true-self, life is painful and ugly at many times to keep maintaining that peace, and we might lose it completely as we might lose ourselves too, then we learn how to build it again, if we chose to do that. we can find comfort that we are not alone in this world in this. whether peace for earth or our inner peace, your words suit perfectly both. always such a pleasure to read your deep understanding and wisdom of life.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Lady Ghounwah الحب و السلام

If, indeed, there is anyone who could relate to the essence of this deeply felt piece and understand it so completely, I knew it would be You.

Beautifully interpreted and shared … !عناق وقلوب ⁓ Richard 🌾

[lightsong]

السلام والحب سيد ريتشارد 🤍🕊️💕

[Richard🖌]

منك ، أنا متأثر جدًا.
شكرا لك ليتلسونج. 🎶