'Poetry by Author Julie Jewels Smoot: Peace and Transformation'

Peace written on sand on beach

Poetry by Author Julie Jewels Smoot

A longing for peace beats in every heart,

Seeking transformation, a new start,

To mend what's broken and put to the test,

Hope whispers softly, we can be blessed,

With unity, love, and a fresh new part.

But how do we achieve this lofty goal,

When hatred and fear cloud our every thought,

When violence and greed our souls have caught,

Our hearts hardened, we've lost our gentle soul,

Yet deep down we know we can be whole,

If we can find the strength to rise and fight.

Let peace be our guiding light, our beacon,

Leading us through the dark stormy night,

To a place where love and kindness reign bright,

Where transformation can truly begin,

In every soul, let compassion within,

And create a world of harmony and delight.

Peace is not passive, it requires action,

Courage to stand up for what is right,

To speak up against injustice and fight,

For the marginalized, the oppressed, the forgotten,

To uplift those whose voices have been dampened,

And build a future built on love and unity.

Transformation starts within each one of us,

As we let go of our ego and pride,

Open our hearts and let love inside,

Forgiving those who've caused us hurt and fuss,

And choosing to respond with kindness thus,

Creating a ripple effect far and wide.

Let peace be our anthem, our battle cry,

As we strive for a world free from hate,

Where every soul is valued and great,

A place where all are equal and why,

We work together, hand in hand, no lie,

To build a world that's truly good and great.

So let us come together, united as one,

And embrace the power of transformation,

Choose love over fear, choose peace over frustration,

And make a stand for what can be done,

To create a world where all can run,

Free to live in harmony and co-creation.

For peace is not a distant dream,

But a reality waiting to unfold,

In every heart, in every soul,

Together we can make it seem,

Achievable, our ultimate esteem,

A world of peace, our ultimate goal.