a vision of peace

the meaning of war?? a fruitless endeavor, played out continuously...why??

the trickle of quietude emanates peace,

bridges the gulf of cacophonous noise;

this peace is imbued by a whispering tint

that leads to a freeze of all war-driven toys.

 

interrupted by jolts of mechanical shock,

the peaceful are spurred by the ominous vibe;

any genius is quelled by an invasive tincture,

like a toxic medication that no one prescribed.

 

any vision is clouded, a nimble disguise,

that points out the bets that one may wish to hedge;

but the gambler will animate his will to push forward

to regain the peace and throw fears to the edge.

 

the more ardent of visions will offer a glimpse

of well-studied theories, a bridge to explore;

when these visions in time lead the way back to peace

we connect back to quiet, even now, needed more.

 

riki © 2016

 

Music: “Hands Held High,” by Linkin Park

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[Dani The Unreviewed]

War is a rich man's game,
they only get richer, while the lives lost on the battle fields become corpses buried under some flag. Maybe their names will get a "national hero " title ... and the winners write history.
but, what's it all good for?
The first world war tore my country in pieces, and we ended up, with 1/3 of the territories we had. and, lets not mention the deaths, and material losses ..
it's all bullshit. mankind is better off spending the billions on feeding the poor, sheltering the homeless, finding alternative energy sources, and ensuring that we have some water to drink, instead of killing thousands and
millions for no reason.
nice write

[dan]

Thank you Danny; You make a lot of intuitive, thoughtful observations. If only the powers that be were listening...someday? Thanks again. take care...dan

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Look man. I'm jus a stupid teen in a flipped up world, and even I can see that much... the powers are either stupider than I am, or they're jus too greedy, to stop now. the later is more likely. as history proved hundreds of times before... They wont admit, and try to correct their mistakes, until it is all too little too late.and it's all so obvious, that sometimes I feel like throwin up, jus thinkin about the stupidity of humanity.
maybe because I've seen lots of crap, too much already, but I hate violence, and avoid it, as far as I can...but I can tall about it all day long, no one will listen. at least, none of those who should. they'll be jus putting on their ties and suits, and continue poisoning people's minds with their s**t, and then steal from the idiots who go vote for em, but they wont even try keeping only one of those promises they made...
like one of our humorists ssaid "politicians are like pigeons. when they're on the ground, they'll eat from your palm, when they get up, they s**t on your head. "
hehehehe. and imma stop essay writing now... hahahahaha

[dan]

What are you flipping out on me for Danny? I agree with you wholeheartedly. But humans have been at war since the first cavemen threw rocks and sticks at each other. All we as war haters can do is let our voices be heard. But will all wars end, forever? Sadly, no. It'll keep going until nukes are flying all over the world, laying waste to a large part of humanity.
I'm WITH you, young man. Make your voice heard loud and clear. take care...dan

[Dani The Unreviewed]

sorry ...lols. didn't mean to be "flipping out at you".
lol

[Dani The Unreviewed]

Just shared this piece on Facebook, in a poetry group, and my wall. :)

[dan]

I don't do Facebook so I'm not sure what that means. Did you post my write on Facebook? In a poetry group? I hope you included my copywrite; don't want my poem getting published by anyone but me. But thank you, I'm honored that you chose to share my thoughts with others. Let me know if there is any reaction to it please? take care...dan

[Dani The Unreviewed]

I didn't copy your poem, I simply shared a link :)

[Dani The Unreviewed]

two likes so far. :)

[dan]

thank you for letting me know...dan

[jacob erin-cilberto]

those with greatest vision, seek and find peace...all the rest is unnecessary fighting...for any number of illegitimate reasons.


this poem is a vision.

j.

[dan]

Thank you jacob. Peace is extremely illusive but I try to keep my hopes up. But I'm afraid that the war on terror will match the dismal success as the war on drugs. As always I appreciate your feedback. take care...dan

[Coyote Poetry]

In this new world. The word peace. Rarely spoken. Great video and words shared.
"the more ardent of visions will offer a glimpse
of well-studied theories, a bridge to explore;
when these visions in time lead the way back to peace
we connect back to quiet, even now, needed more."
Peace need patience men and women. Men and women willing to listen and fix problems. Threats and create separation. Not a road to peace. Thank you my friend for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[dan]

Thank you John for your apt observations. Though war is all too real in the world it can never be seen as justice. take care...dan

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Dan.

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Dan...sometimes your words touch the depths of my soul, this is one of those times...

[dan]

Thank you lynn; war is a blight on civil interaction, a spark inside piles of peaceful kindling. It is as old as history itself but never within reach of love's fervent wishing. take care...dan

[Rose Jaeger Kaneki]

this is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this!!!! amazing job here

[dan]

Thank you so much, Blood Rose. I always appreciate any feedback, good or bad. take care...dan

[Rose Jaeger Kaneki]

welcome, anytime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!