Saturday, December 09, 2006

Peace

Peace is …

The rustling,

Of fallen leaves

In the autumn woods.

The first cry of a new-born,

Soothing the mother’s ears

Like no melody ever could.

The Imam’s call,

Echoing through the universe

As if from a mosque

In Allah’s own province


The undisturbed slumber,

Of an adolescent girl

Who dreams of awakening

To the kiss of a handsome prince.

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