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The Peacemakers
by Huda Orfali

Friday, September 15, 2006
Rated "G" by the Author.
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Dedicated to His Holiness Pope John Paul II and the Grand mufti of Syria Sheikh Ahmad Hasoun


The Peacemakers

Collaboration by Peter Paton and Huda Orfali


As the religious divide grows
In the troubled world
They call for dialogue and harmony
In a country where prayers are heard
From two divine neighbors
The church and the mosque
They echo one another
In one call for love

In the world of Islam
He is a shining light
Who teaches tolerance
And unconditional love for all
A spiritual leader
Of great virtue and purity
Who extols and promotes
The Brotherhood of Man

A magnificent orator
Whose words celebrate the truth
Healing all the divisions
That separate faiths and beliefs
A tireless and blessed worker
For the oppressed and the poor
Who embraces all humans
As sacred children of God

In the world of Christianity
He was a shining light
His touch healed the divide
When he visited the Umayyad mosque
Where his namesake is buried
And prayed with his Muslim brethrens
A Saint who embraces all humans
As sacred children of God


Peter Paton & Huda Orfali
© 2006

 

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Reviewed by Mark Lance (Reader) 1/25/2007
A rabbi, an Imam and a priest, that's inspirational indeed
May the efforts of the peacemakers be blessed, including you. Lance
Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi 11/30/2006
I greatly support putting efforts like these in the spotlight. It is an important message that you express. And may true and profound dialogue be stronger than its obstacles.
Muhammad
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 10/26/2006
So encouraging, hopeful and inspiring... Amen and Let It Be!! Instead of using faith as a mask, how wonderful when the mask slips and the heart of the man whose sincerity is in the firm foundations of the articles of his faith shine through. What we need is the mind and the matter of the Peacekeeper to teach us the way of true religion based on lived-out faith. I think some would say "Scrap Religion"... but the inner workings of Man is to adhere to that which is Greater than himself and to work a bigger goal... Lasting world peace must be the greatest goal our world has to strive towards. For such Peace will breed security and provision for all. Lovely work, you two. Bless you both. K xx
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen 10/4/2006
may the peacemakers ultimately "win"...
bless you,
carolyn
Reviewed by Huda Orfali 9/21/2006
Dear readers

I would like to thank you for your great reviews.

I do appreciate the time and effort to read my work

I would like to inform you that the Mufti of Syria read the poem and he blessed my work and Peter's in portraying the true image of tolerant Islam

Peace be upon you/Salam

Huda
Reviewed by jude forese 9/20/2006
still so much more needed ... excellent collab ...
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader) 9/16/2006
Well said.
Sadly 5 muslims from my little town wanted to kill on a massive scale...God does not wish that...

Peace my friend..
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 9/16/2006
Beautiful write, Huda; nice to see you back; I've missed you! Very well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :)
Reviewed by J M 9/16/2006
Indeed a timely pen you posted this is wonderful thank you
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 9/16/2006
Pope John Paul reached out to his brothers; lessons the current Pope (and all of us) should take. A powerfully penned write, Huda and Peter.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Michael Wells 9/16/2006
A timely piece indeed considering the 'inconsiderate' remarks by the current Pope
Pope John Paul II had set a wonderful example for tolerance and religious dialogue
God bless him and bless the mufti of Syria

Great work prophet of peace
Reviewed by Peter Paton 9/16/2006
Thanks very much for your kind comments

Huda and I, will do everything and anything to bring Love, Tolerance, Understanding and Peace into our World.

Love and Peace
Peter
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 9/16/2006
Great collaboration and dedication U two...thanks for sharing!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by E T Waldron 9/15/2006
A heartfelt collaboration,for peace and understanding, which we pray will come to pass! Excellent work!

Eileen
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 9/15/2006
It is only when we accept one another unconditionally that there will be peace. A fine collaborative offering. Thank you. Love and peace to you,

Regis
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