There is always hope peace will come
if not encompassed in the living
most certainly not in the dying
but in increments of moving forward
Making changes interacting with others
knowing that even in differences
we are all connected in commonalities
That loving & laughing in twilight hours
should be brought into the light of day
broaching imagined fears & realizing
that others may have the same fears
That birdsong & music must be heard
over the sound of bullets piercing us
to hear the poets words stitched into lines
That the birth of all natures creatures
the wail of a newborn’s crying demands
is the crescendo beckoning to humanity
to see life as the ultimate gift
That life is not as simple as a color
& more complex than lifestyles lived
that defects & handicaps are beautiful
That the poets stitched lines a stanza
of many patterns woven into many colors
of all life with powerful voices to hear
there is always hope peace will come
© Renee Espriu 2016
Photo Taken From Morgue File & Digitized by Myself

There has been yet another mall shooting here in Washington State killing lives that most hold dear. Please see others’ writing for 100TPC that is holding a virtual event today at https://intothebardo.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/100tpc-2016/

Very nice. Thank you.
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Thank you for the opportunity.
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Jamie Dedes should get those thanks. This has been her project for years, and she’s done a great job of setting it all up. I’ve just taken on an EmCee role since last year.
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Will do. I did not realize it was her doing. I have had posts prior on both The Bardo and The Bezine. Thanks for the heads up.
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I love this! We must maintain our hope for a better, peaceful world.
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Thank You for your comment and for visiting. I do believe there is always hope.
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beautiful.. so hopeful like the bright quilt. I am glad to have read it. Love and peace to you.
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Thank you Reena. Wishing you well always. Your poetry is an inspiration.
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Beautifully written and deeply felt, Renee. Yes! We are one, a beautiful quilt. If only everyone could see that. Thanks so much for participating today. Much appreciated, as is your poetry. xo
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Thank you Jamie. I appreciate your comments always.
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Beautiful writing.
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Thank you for your kind words always.
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