Peace

The ubiquitous lust for power
Constant strife and discord
War, discontent,  terror and arson
The constant rhetoric and finger pointing
Arms race and nuclear buildup
Bloodshed and broken rubble
Shuffle like images in a kaleidoscope

The fleeting dove has lost its way
In this illusory maze
Deluded in anger , lust and envy
Its vision is blurred
Seeking the rainbow -utopian and ephemeral
The naive man rushes outward
Hidden in his own bosom
Is the lasting peace he seeks

©copyright 9th Dec 2010, skm

This is in response to the daily prompt : https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2020/12/02/your-daily-word-prompt-peace-ydwordprompt-December-2-2020/

Other interesting posts in response to this prompt:
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2) https://judydykstrabrown.com/2020/12/02/changes/
3) https://dontforgetthehalf.wordpress.com/2020/12/02/one-liner-wednesday/
4) https://theimaginerybureau.wordpress.com/2020/12/02/daily-word-prompt-peace/
5) https://eastelmhurstagogo.wordpress.com/2020/12/02/where-is-peace-now/
6) https://rugby843.blog/2020/12/02/pitiful-prez/
7) https://chellebcom2.wordpress.com/2020/12/02/vacation-ruined/

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