Sunday, November 30, 2008

WA-3 2

How do we define a word that encompasses so much?
Is it as simple as a quiet afternoon?
Does it mean finding harmony within?
The absence of hostility?
It is a mother looking into the eye's of her son?
Is it merely a state of tranquility?
How about the mind being cleared of unpleasant thoughts?
Is it the opposite of war?
Why does one word mean so much?
What price is it worth paying?
Is it more important than all justice?
Is it freedom?
Does it mean something different to everyone?
Or does it have a universal definition?
Has it changed over time?
Does it have a script to follow?
Is it the calm before the storm?
Does it come from understanding?
Is it a form of being silent and still?
What is peace?

Sunday, November 23, 2008

WA-3 Rough Draft

Is it as simple as a quiet afternoon?
How do we define a word that encompasses so much?
Does it mean finding harmony within yourself?
Can you call it the absence of hostility?
It is a mother looking into the eye’s of her son?
Is it merely a state of tranquility?
Or how about your mind being cleared of unpleasant thoughts?
Is it the opposite of war?
Why does one word mean so much?
Is it finding beauty in an object as small as a flower?
What price is it worth paying?
Is it more important than all justice?
Is it freedom?
Does it mean something different to each person?
Or does it have a universal definition?
Has it changed over time?
Does it have a script to follow?
Is it finding the calm before the storm?
Does it come from understanding?
Is it a form of being silent and still?

What is peace?