Peace came to me today
on wings of rowdy crows
their joyous ruckus rocked bare branches
amid wild winter’s wind
Peace stayed with me today
through carrot chopping rhythm,
steam hissing from the Instant Pot,
warm water washing hands
Peace did slip away from me
through a kitchen plumbing mishap,
reading news of trials and scandals
my pulse increased; my muscles tensed
I took a breath, brewed some tea
my smell-sense praised the soup
wind chimes sang alleluias outside
and peace came back today
Inspired by “Peace Came Today” by Ingrid Goff-Maidoff
Top photo by Viktor Talashuk courtesy of Unsplash
Bottom photo courtesy of pixabay
Wind Rush 
How easily peace can be interrupted, but just as easily returned. Lovely verses.
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Brilliant, I needed this today, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Bill. I am glad it resonated with you today.
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Thank you, Heather. May you have a peaceful day.
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A model of getting past interruption – returning to intended mindset. Thank you!
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Thank you, Jazz. I keep trying to remind myself that I can have peace no matter what if I come back to my breath, realize all is impermanent, and of course, tea (or wine for really irritating issues!).
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Full Circle LuAnne ! I wonder how crow would go with your soup. I don’t like when I eat it but all of us have to eat crow sometimes. However, I never eat the feathers ! We have to draw the line somewhere. Rowdy crows are the worst ! Even when I have to “eat crow”…. a cup of tea always makes me feel better ! Earl Grey does the trick ! Sans Plumes, Sil vou plais LuAnne !!
Your friend in French Polynesia
Marc David
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As I was reading your words, I felt the churning in my mind slowing, and the calms settling in with the rhythm of the verse. Thank you for that!
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So glad the poem had a peaceful effect on you, EW. Thanks for stopping by.
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Ahhh…peace. Love when it happens…
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I so hope Peace visits you often.
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Awhhh…thank you! She actually visited me Monday and has been hanging around (hope I didn’t jinx myself!). Peace/quiet wishes to you!
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Thank you so much for sending me the lovely poem.
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You are welcome, Yvette.
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