Finding Peace (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on September 11, 2024

GREAT RHYMING AND STYLE. THE WORD SAYS; "...MY PEACE I GIVE UNTO TO...", THUS...THERE IS "A PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING"...IT COMES FROM ABOVE. AND THOUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE MAY RAGE AND TRY TO OVERWHELM US...HIS PEACE... IS ALWAYS NEAR. I AM GLAD ABOUT THIS, BECAUSE I COULD NOT GO THROUGH EVEN ONE DAY...WITHOUT IT. AMEN. THANKS FOR SHARING, MY FRIEND. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan

Reviewed on July 14, 2024

John, your imagery continues to move me. Your line,
"Peace of a thousand hours, each minute pearled"
is especially poignant.

Rebecca

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on July 6, 2024

Well done, John! Peace is worth pursuing, no matter what it costs. The problem is the media will never allow this to happen. Bad news, chaos, disasters, homicides, misery, etc., sell! Peace on earth and goodwill towards men are found in God's Love Book, the Bible. But even in the Bible's Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth, there are references to war and chaotic times. So, if we can find a quiet place to meditate and pray, that may suffice. Amen X 110!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 6, 2024

Well thought out about the need for peace in our lives. But I have a corollary.

We were born from a very violent place. The elements we depend upon were mostly created from exploding stars. The very earth we stand on was born of violent collision of many smaller masses including a large planetoid that hit the Earth and created the Moon. Extinctions like those of the dinosaurs allowed us to come out of hiding and become humans.

The whole world of nature is a seething world of predator and prey, eat or be eaten, admit the tranquility we love. Probably why we are so violent toward one another.

Ron yes

Reviewed by Diana Legun

Reviewed on July 6, 2024

You have an apt portrayal of those elements that do and do not allow peace, as in �peacefulness.� Often you give your readers a spectrum of poetry that speaks of human nature, mingling with �nature� around us. It tells of the connection you have with yourself and your environment. I like the fine details you bring into your lines. My favorite in this one is: �Mind ever vigilant handling challenges without cease,�. � it is that �without cease� part that weighs down the human spirit, and that circles us around to the heart of this �Finding Peace� � thank you* ~~ djl

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

Reviewed on July 6, 2024

The world's definitions of peace are far different than what true peace really is. The world says: repose, serenity, stillness, peace of mind, ataraxis, tranquility, happiness, calmness, brotherly love, quietness, disarmament, safety, etc.. And though all of these things are important for the human race, to one degree or another, true peace, I believe, is not a feeling, or a circumstance. Here's a quote from one of the Major Prophets in the Old Testament. Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." There it is! Seems True Peace is not a feeling, or a condition, True Peace is a man. Thanks for sharing, John. Enjoyed. Peace... rlc

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com

Reviewed on July 6, 2024

"Peace" is perhaps the single most desired, consciously and unconsciously, word in our vast lexicon of word expression. Yet, far too often, peace is addressed in political terms or sociological terms. Few, like yourself, take the time to analyze the word personally and how it moves ever so quietly in the BG of one's every breath, but never without presence in one form or another. Well-chosen words make this a personal exercise for any reader to embrace and think seriously about ways they may have, or not have, to address their subjective notion of peace.