Joseph L. Kagle, Jr. Peace Essays

Peaceful                     Peace                         Peace                        Peace

    as                              and                          needs                         is

                                    War

A blue sky                           War is hellish                      freedom                            constructive

                                             Peace is heavenly                everywhere                       conflict

A sunny day                        Peace is “our”                     stable                                negotiated                            

                                             War is “mine”                     cultures                            truce 

An innocent lamb               War is here                         innovative                         equal

                                             Peace is everywhere           ideas                                  compromise

A baby’s touch                   Peace is gentle                     directed                            lasting

                                             War is brutal                      passion                              gain

A wrapped gift                   War is over there                many-sided                      proactive

                                             Peace is here                        evolution                          courage

A winged dove                    Peace is the heart                patient                              global

                                             War is the fist                      vision                                ideas

A friendly kiss                    War is “them”                     universal                           honest

                                             Peace is “us”                        fellowship                         truth

A loving handshake           Peace is empathy                 heroic                                centered             

                                             War is indifference              stand                                 existence

Peace and Animals: “peace is:

Strong as a lion

Gentle as a dove

Watchful as a hawk

Sly as a fox

Patient as a turtle

Busy as a beaver

Quiet as a lamb

Friendly as a dog”