Let Peace In

We stumble upon a piece

of peace,

a stillness of the mind,

a relief from the chaos.

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We clutch onto

this piece,

proud we found it, and

fearful to lose it.

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We write about it,

tell others about it,

build walls around it,

so we can keep it forever.

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We think it’s ours

to keep.

Then just as how it came,

it’s now gone.

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We learn about how to love.

We learn the instructions,

and how to create and

change it.

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But love is not in

the instructions,

just as peace is not

in the cage we made for it.

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Love is in the opening

of the flower, and

the sunshine

reflecting off raindrops.

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Love is in kindness

in all forms.

It is in gratitude,

acceptance and joy.

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Love is in our presence

to the present.

It is in our intimacy

with life.

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As for peace,

it’s already here,

each time you let go

and let peace in.