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There Will Be Peace

A poetic satire

By Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew PrimousPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
There Will Be Peace
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When we think then

There will be peace

When we try then

There will be peace

When we hope then

There will be peace

When we love above differences

Refusing indifference and strengthening each other.

Calming the enemy, welcoming

The neighbor as family then

And only then there will be peace.

When the storm of war edges closer

And closer and closer. We can

Meet that stormy weather with

That breath of life, that silent power

That unbridled hope never deferred

And as one people hoping for

A better world say there will be peace. And as our children grow not in power and privilege but in harmony respecting each other differences and creating meaningful friendships. The future is peace.

performance poetry

About the Creator

Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous

Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee

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