there is peace

there is peace

there is peace

within the 

warrior 

breathing

vigilance

sans fear

keening of senses

finding

calming spirit

the lifting of

heavy weight 

carried upon my 

shoulders

the responsibilities 

held within

i am ready

this is my 

nirvana

my best

there is peace

within the

warrior 

Author's Note

the world has need for warriors

Reviews

[lightsong]

Who said that the word "warrior" means only violence? there is a Warrior of peace, of kindness, of love... I admire this one my friend, the message behind it... a call for peace and love. it seems that your soul carries a lot without complaining, doing not only your job but even the jobs for others, and as we both know, sometimes it's a part of our fate and journey. be proud of whom You are.

[keith]

there is also an angry buddha
like POPEYE said ... 'i am what i am and that's all i am'

[Chris Shaw]

The world does need its warriors. It needs those prepared to stand up to the bully boys and murderers. I like here that that the warrior can find calm and peace within to ease that heavy burden. He shouldn't have to carry it alone.

Chris

[keith]

like anything else it can be a heavy load
and like everything it pushes the button after too many hours on the job, if you will

the warrior should be able to read & write poetry for it is the foundation of recorded history and fables
the warrior does what one must do best ... war!

[Chris Shaw]

I have long admired the war poets and their incredible and often heart rendering accounts of their own experiences. Write away.

[Cherrie Palmer]

There is a groove you get in. When you are in the thick of it. Training kicks in and you are nothing but knees and elbows. Game face on and in your element. It is a great place to be but hard mindset to hold.

[keith]

yep, it is where i feel at ease with myself totally
go on auto ... nirvana
i feel very alive and in tune with my environment

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you are a warrior with your writing, Keith. And we do know that the pen is mightier than the sword, especially in the right hands.
j.

[keith]

you have more faith than i jacob
i am but insignificant
some will read many others will not
what i say will be swept up in the chaos of life
what will live on is the spirit in which offered my ink
like steve martin sais ...
'the new phone books are here
the new phone books are here!'
'i'm somebody'

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

"there is peace
within the
warrior"
Yes, you are a peaceful warrior, Keith. Your primal, majestic words and the photo of you looking "beyond" all the BS remind me of the book, The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda, that changed my life in the 60s. This is a profound attestation of peaceful, mystical, spiritual power which emanates from our centers, our hearts, our souls - the luminous filament that binds us all. I am so happy that you are in this place in your journey and can see through the 'matrix'. I respect that and hope someday I will find it too. Praying.
Oh yes, you've made me realize that I've been spelling 'mike' all wrong(:)))))), it should be 'mic'- and yes, this is another Boom!

[keith]

someone is gonna sue us for 'mic drop'!
you are well within your journey
look at what you have written and 'see' as others thru their comments
you got it goin on!
Castaneda is up there with Vonnegut, Heminway, Faulkner the Kerouac
all required reading off campus everywhere!
appreciate your presence

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

:))))))))))!