saddened by the thinking
ms
of so many that violence is
a solution for peace
or a solution to anything
nor is violence a show of
masculinity or strength
it only breeds its own poison
the innocent pay the price
may we not be just the
indifferent and silent….
yesterday I sought solace
within my journal pages
seeking words for comfort
to calm my inner turmoil
then I remembered the words of
one of our peacemakers
Thich Nhat Hanh believed
that there is no way to peace…
peace is the way
haven’t we proved violence
is not a solution
maybe Thầy’s right
just maybe…
4 Comments
Earl
I can only hang upon the thought that perhaps we have to hit rock bottom before we can begin to rise to greater things, but in truth there are days when I wonder how many of us will survive the “ride.” Sadly, this isn’t anything new for mankind. Take care and stay warm my friend.
Monte Stevens
I hold on to the same thought as you. In any 12 step program it is vital to “hit a bottom”, that’s the strongest motivation to change our destructive behavior. Unfortunately there will be many who pay a high price for the destructive, egoic behaviors, and it’s something that all of us have. And, when it comes to war there will be those who think they have won, defeated the enemy, when in reality there are no winners in war. We all lose! 😢
Mark
Powerful prose Monte. In the context of human history, one wonders if we as a species are even capable as a greater whole. And one also wonders if this is a way in nature in attempting to correct flaws of existence.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Mark. Well said and a good question to ask. But, I wonder if it’s really flaws of existence or a necessary part of our existence, part of our creative process and our capacity to be a greater whole? Gonna have to write on this one!