Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Thoughts on the International Day of Peace

To uncertainty we all are prone

Via screen or mobile phone

There’s much that likes to jerk our chain

Tough situations to explain …

 

Social media swoops down low

On those who doubt the status quo

News items flash past, super-fast

Soon politicians are outclassed.

 

That life hangs by a thread, is true

Who will be next – me or you?

World stability a dream

Wars play out on mobile screen!

 

Our planet trembles; it is hurt

It is time our loins are gird

Glasgow’s summit – COP*

Will try to plan how things should be.

 

This Indian summer spreads new hope

As winter seems far off, remote;

A gentle lull in warm sweet air

But soon more dark clouds will appear!


(c) Poet in the woods 2021


* Conference of the Parties: Climate Change Conference 31st Oct - 12th November, 2021

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

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