I Believe….

PEACE BEGINS WITH ME
By Richard D. Marco III  

Peace begins with me
Starting over and breaking free.

Peace begins with me
Opening my eyes and beginning to see.

Peace begins with me
Curious about what I am going to be. Peace begins with me
Knowing I no longer have to flee.

Peace begins with me
Having self dignity.

Peace begins with me
Taking on more responsibility.

Peace begins with me
Because peace is being happy.

And this is why peace begins with me!

AWAKENING…
By John McLeod  

Awakening, dawn’s chorus
Welcoming,
The day new, untouched
Waiting to be filled…. And will we paint a rainbow
With all its promise
Or dull the canvas
Sadly seen? Each day brings its own colours
To be chosen, mixed,
Pigments of joy,
Happy moments,
Smiles and laughter…. And which will you choose?
For ‘Life’ is choice,
We are all painters
In our own way,
All needing to create
Something of worth,
Of lasting beauty,
Marking our journey…. Footprints in the sand…. The sky today is azure,
The sun warm and golden
A filigree of light and shadow-play
Through the gently swaying trees. I clean my brushes,
Choose my palette
Of vibrant, living colours,
And begin to fill
Today’s blank canvas