Peace

Peace, an inner divinity, a place of rest.

It will only come after restless fury
lest it go unrecognized like a cool wind in autumn,
or a mask worn before a face invisible to emotion,
an elixir to filth where there was none.

One must face death before life eternal can be,
and live confusion before light can guide the way.
So many in a hurry to live, yet missing life altogether.

Peace breeds
patience breeds
happiness breeds
love breeds
strength breeds
patience breeds
peace.

ATS 3/19/90