Be the Peace

Be the peace that you would like

To spread around the world and know

That it comes from deep within,

And when it's nurtured, it will grow.

 

Be the laughter you want to hear

Fill the air with glee and mirth.

Let its contagious sounds extend

To people everywhere on Earth.

 

Be the light that you want to see

Radiate both near and far.

Let it serve as a beacon of hope;

Let it be a guiding star.

 

Be the love that unites the world--

A love that's meaningful and real.

Let its radiance gloriously

Embrace all living things with zeal.

 

Be the antidote to anger.

Let compassion fill your heart,

For ill-will tries to overpower

Love and tear the world apart.

 

Be a person who always seeks

To make the world a better place.

Let your glowing smile be mirrored

On every other person's face.

 

-by Bob B (12-17-22)