Matthew Kopp, Chicago

When angry and upset
Filled with wrath and fear and fight
I then see the world in
Only black and white

Peace is then a flower
That grows
In greatness, grace and might
That conjurs up the power
To see the colors and the light.

Then when troubled with
Resentments
Clamping cramping closing tight
I then only seem to know
a world of wrong
And a world of right.

Peace is then my teacher
That gives me second sight
To see the colors and the difference
And new possibilities of life.

Linda Ohlson Graham, Colorado

Beginnings

from creation

breathe peace and joy and balance.

They are

what REAL-ity is made of.

Humanity chooses.

Breathing :

How conscious we are in each moment

(of our breath …

as it enters and exits our body)

determines our experience.

Letting go of thinking …

gently

with very little effort

is an essential component.

We … as a 'collected' race of people

could enter what's called 'Heaven'.

HERE …

NOW …

We simply need to 'choose' it.

Megan Zehnde, Santa Clara, California

Not feeling fragmented from
Technology, politics or fear.

Focusing enough to express with precision.
One particular moment . .

Having the will to dig. Surrounded by support of
Exploring. One-word answers being insufficient.
Creating an environment of
Interest. Having the faith to finish.

Feeling emotions with the whole body
Allowing their evolution. Accepting,
Inviting in the worry and the pain.
Giving preference to gratitude.
This is where I feel peace.