Patterns of Conflict, Paths to Peace
PIECES OF PEACE - a sharing of words and images

Peacemakers
Blessed is our living - and working. But we
are entangled in perspective - and commitment.
The growing discord looks to accuse - and exclude.
Peace will return with weeping - and acceptance.
Makers are we all, of relationship - and tears.
For love too gentle, leaves people alone - and distressed.
They wait and waiting, wither - and weaken.
Shall we love strong enough to help - and change? To
see each other is to have eyes to see - and ears to hear.
God will open our eyes, But will we see - and hear?
© April 2001 Elias
elias1943@shaw.ca
Calgary, Canada
Noticing how in community sincerity and enthusiasm just naturally create clamour, difficulty and division. Then noticing the birth of concern and action. How a very few peacemakers help us all to rediscover our true purpose.

from Jock McTavish. see also 1candle.net

Pieces of Peace