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An expression of peace

a poem by @philosopherbonnie

By @choosethesmilesPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
An expression of peace
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We each play the game of life,

Reality, this shared delusion -

By our own rules.

We come by these rules,

By our own process

Of evaluating

Our environment.

We walk this wet rock

Together,

Not knowing this.

We think there are rules

To follow,

Or not follow -

We don’t see we m

Made this up.

We don’t act like we know,

Really know,

That each of us has different

Expectations of

How the world works.

This causes our problems.

Knowing we play by unique,

Unknowable to others rules -

Allows compassion

Allows empathy.

Allows curiosity,

Understanding -

Peace.

An expression of peace

Is a united understanding

Of how to play -

But it is unnecessary for peace.

Allowing room for unique

Understanding is enough.

Peace is accessible

Through the disillusion

Of the illusion

Of separateness.

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