The Storm (Lanturne)

As the hurricane braces the East Coast, I will think of the sky on peaceful days. I hope everyone stays safe!

Sun
Rises
Through the storm
A peaceful lull
Soothes

Ten Lords

Hi all,

Today is the tenth day of Christmas: Ten Lords a Leapin' This poem makes me think of peace on earth. May the leaders of this world display a little generosity and love for other nations.

When the ten lords gather
From the farthest corners of the earth
West, East, North, and South
In processional splendor
Migrating to the epicenter
War and politics dissipate
In a season of garland and ice
The band strikes up and plays
And the lords leap and ascend
Gallivanting for the people

Quiet Glory

All is quiet
A hush lulls the wind
Glory and wisdom
Peace and understanding
Ears deciphering hymns
Prayers in flight like shooting stars
Interrupted only by chirping crickets
Dim brilliance of silence
Dreams sweet in our minds
Thoughts dormant on our lips
Mindful of earth and time
The spirit is at rest
In the horizon, God’s glory shines

Peace

Vigilant prayers of peace
Light and airy as the breeze
A sweetened note of laughter
The hands of love caressing
Softness settling in the mind
The cool air whispering a song
Dawn sprinting in the darkness
A sweeping rainbow in the sky
Dew drops resting on the leaves
A gentle touch against the skin
Words which kiss the heart
An unexpected gift
Suspends our tears and fears
The storm shall cease
In the arms of peace

Writing/ War & Peace (Acrostic)

I have not done Acrostic Only in a few weeks so I figured I'd try it for this week. I choose the words Writing and the phrase War and Peace.

Whimsical
Rhythm
Illuminates
Treasures
Ink blotted
Notes
Gifted glories

Waging the
Assassin's
Rites

Afflicting
Nations in
Defiance

Pleas for
Equality
Assuages
Contemptuous
Endeavors