Bring the peace

 

Eating a poppyseed bagel with cream
cheese and raspberry preserves feels like peace:
an unhurried knife slice cuts the bagel,
leaving two sides to slather with goodness.
 
Sitting with coffee, looking out on land of
green grass or crisped white snow, is peaceful.
Pine and deciduous trees hold city
out of sight--or dot city parks and streets.
 
Peace lies in measured inhale and exhale
when the mind takes a break from endless strife,
or when little ones slow and gently touch
your hands, heart, and spirit for more life.
 
When leaders threaten so many people,
Inner peace brings strength to seek peace at all.

 

For my prompt "Peace" at What's Going On? 

 

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