WINDOWS OF THE WORLD...

A Christmas collab from last year with 15 writers from around the globe. May the people of the world seek true peace this year�

 

 

In frosted glass I stare serene at city scenes on plastic snow

And listen to a song so sweet, a tune of peace to all the world

The haunting pace of voices past begins to steal my lilting mind

As alabaster rivers tremble in the quiet, frozen facade of time

 

Is this the window here? Show me, yes, yes, that's it

Yes, I feel it, let me touch the glass, feel it, yes

O you're right! I feel December's touch reach in

Will you read your poem again...your words be my eyes?

 

I open this window of love here in the Far East Bengal bay

And this dull night suddenly turned bright as a shining day

This world became one nation, full of elation and serenity

I wish this Christmas will bring to this World a lot of prosperity

 

A north wind blows and cold white snow lies upon barren ground

As I gaze silently, I recall memories of gaiety and good cheer

December's full moon sits proud on his throne wearing his merry crown

Enchanting hearts in all parts of the world, windows shine crystal clear

 

Through these windows shine the reflections of my vision

A vision of never-ending peace; a bittersweet song of time

Frosted joviality descending with the gentle snowflakes

Ecstatic temper gliding in the chilly air

 

Oh how the wind brushes my cheeks with its arctic grace

And snow so crisp beneath my feet, I need you to embrace

Embrace the snowflakes of today and last winter's cheer

Start gliding through the icy patches of the forthcoming year

 

Colours from view show Christmas time

Warm cosy fires supping warm mulled wine

Laughter on faces as giving is warm, and families together happy not torn

The day where streets stand still, with just stockings to fill

 

The subtle chill air breathes a silent kiss upon my tender cheek

Washing away perennial iniquities on a whisper of this soulful day

Sounds of the season dance an elegant waltz of reminiscence

Spiriting silent memories across the canvas of my winter’s mind

 

I continue to look through that window of promise as the snow around me swirled

My thoughts are filled with hopes of peace, big enough for the entire world

The type of peace that everyone would want give and share

A peace that begged us to live, to take more breaths of air

 

Here I sit, cradled in warmth, my brother close next to me

We talk about gifts, and this and that, and sip our tea

This day, this special day, it not only about gifts

But our time together is the true thing I never forget

 

Raised expectant faces look to frost-framed, starry skies

Heavens mighty panoply enfolds us, as our seeking eyes

Gaze in awe with those of Shepherds, Wise Ones, Kings

While, through celestial windows, the Choir of Heaven sings

 

From this empty land of deserts baked by unrelenting sun

This land to which all peoples of the world in peace have come

To huddle at the margin close to water's cooling solace

Drought and wind-swept fire is another summer's promise

 

No matter what you feels now, no matter who's your God

Close your eyes and whisper for peace and love, oh Lord

Moslems, Hindus, Christians, Jews, open your hearts, no fears

Pray harder, every nation, for peace and love, not tears

 

Opening my heart to a season of change, that of a spiritual joy, a gift of love

A calling to all, shadows a journey for all, following the brightest star of all

I close my eyes; I pray we look outside the same window with open hearts

Following the spiritual navigation of love, flowing out into the night

 

The windows of the world are draped with Mankind’s dreams

Stitched with respectful tolerance and hemmed with hope

We’ve woven unity, dear café friends, with love of words

Let’s set an everlasting candle on the sill until our meaning’s heard...

Author's Note

In the interest of peace on earth, this poem is a collaboration of poets from around the world in the following order (four lines each): CRAIG (US), Orlando Furiosa (UK), Bhavya Kaushik (India), Fran Marie (US), Charl�ne (Canada), Viktorsha (Russia/US), Gema (UK), Seriana (US), Aurelia Mirella (Italy), Daiku Maryu (Poland), JohnL (UK), Ocean Wave (Australia), Yossi (Israel), Arthur Henn (US), Emma (UK).

Reviews

[bluessadmood]

oh this is really so great..i feel so happy seeing all this gathering of beautiful people..wonderful poets of the cafe ..singing together for peace..what a wonderful thing..its like a dream..God how happy i am to see this.. i just wish everyone here in the cafe share with this..it would tell how many great hearts are here with us sharing the same wonderful dream of peace and happiness..

[Gandré]

Hello there, I liked best the No 11 stanza, but all (really all) are beautiful. Respectful collaboration and how it rings! Bravo !

[Chloe Madison Taylor.]

"plastic snow " is perfect.
I have been trying and trying to describe in short, perfect words the weird icy snow bullshit that seems to surround my house and neighborhood.
Plastic.

Man, why didnt I think of that.
love it.

[Ashley N.G.]

This is amazing.
I love the way everyone can come together from around the world to create such a beautiful thing.
I wish more people shared the idea of peace in such a way.

Also, for some reason, this makes me long for a cold, snowy Christmas, which hopefully one day might actually happen.

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

This is a wonderful group effort. Great Poem. Each stanza seems to be linked all the way though. All poets were of one mind on this piece.

Author: Nancy Lee Shrader

[NJ Schneider]

This is really a very cool idea.
I loved how each poet had their ow stanza yet it all worked together, like our planet should.
I find it ironic that you ask me to read this poem right after I just made a video for my digital design class about the same thing ...haha.

I loved it!
Write on.
Caine

[Aldora Sparrow]

Very nice. I really liked it! You can almost feel the different styles in this piece.

[justjenn_2u]

What a beautiful collaboration! I feel this poem could be a song or even comparitive to "Twas the Night Before Christmas". This is a clever piece of work and I can see so much potential in all of the voices.

Way to go!

[CLUTZ]

beautifully written. I like it. all pretty and such. good job.

[Jessica M.]

beautiful.
beautiful.
beautiful.
:D

[!!..Love..!!]

This is simply beautiful, I was overjoyed and overfilled with festive mood after reading it!