Conflict’s illumination
Breathing at darkened crossroads
Competing sides debate
Feuding over each thought sowed
Wisdom arrives with patience
Lowering volume through grace
Pausing time to listen
Slowing down rhetoric’s pace
Conflict’s common ground merges
Finding compromise through peace
Hearing words of reason
Solving puzzle’s missing piece
Wisdom empowers new day
Offering one blessed choice
Walking together now
Gathering with single voice
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Thank you for reading and sharing this thoughtful response.
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Loved this one ~ Rosie
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Thank you Rosie. I appreciate your kind words.
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This is so pertinent to what’s going on in my state right now. Listening to the voice of reason, following God’s guidance, listening to each other, working together, finding common ground- all ways to communicate without destroying each other.
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Kathy, thank you for your welcome words. I try to keep my blog apolitical, but sometimes I find an avenue to express thoughts grounded in common sense.
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It’s hard to remain neutral in a turbulent climate. All we can do is pray that God remains in control.
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“Finding compromise through peace.” It can be done! What a beautiful and hopeful poignant poem, Richard! My apologies for not being here often. I pray you are both well!
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Karla, I appreciate your kind words of affirmation for this verse. Colleen and I are doing well. We are looking forward to more normal weather for February. God’s grace and peace will always light your way.
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You’re welcome, Richard! Yes, I’m looking forward to that too! It’s been such a busy and trying season~ BUT for Christ! Praise God!
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May we all be enlightened by the Truth and the Word. Wonderful poem. 🙂
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Amen. Nancy, your voice and reflections are blessed ones to embrace. Thank you for sharing.
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Hands can be weapons of warfare or peace.
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Indeed! Elaine, your voice is one to be listen to. May we continue to search for ways to bring more peace to this darkened world.
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Thank you. Hopefully we can continue to be lights in the darkness.
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Listening with respect and an open mind is key during a disagreement
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Vickie, thank you for sharing this vision of the impact of listening with respect and an open mind.
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“Finding compromise through peace.”Well said, Richard, each sentiment in your inimitable poetic voice.
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Dora, I appreciate you sharing back this verse. We hear so little of the use of compromise in today’s heated political climate.
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