A writer inspired by nature and human nature

Celebrate International Peace Day every day: “Peace Comes Walking” (Poem by Bette A. Stevens)

Aside

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Peace (World Peace Day) is celebrated on September 21 each year to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace. I believe that the power to promote world peace lies within each of us. Together, we can transform the world! ~Bette A. Stevens

 

“It is time all nations and all people live up to the words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human race. This year marks the 70th anniversary of that landmark document.” — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

Find out more about International Peace Day http://www.un.org/en/events/peaceday/resources.shtml

Peace Comes Walking

Extended hands
Encouraging words
Step by step
Peace comes walking

Welcoming smiles
Listening ears
Step by step
Peace comes walking

Compassionate eyes
Forgiving hearts
Step by step
Peace comes walking

© Bette A. Stevens, Maine author

[Explore Bette’s Blog]

Written

on 09/20/2018

Comments on: "Celebrate International Peace Day every day: “Peace Comes Walking” (Poem by Bette A. Stevens)" (60)

  1. tidalscribe said:
    09/20/2018 at 6:44 pm

    Happy Peace Day Bette – starts in about 16 minutes here…

    Like

  2. tidalscribe said:
    09/20/2018 at 6:46 pm

    Reblogged this on Times and Tides of a Beachwriter and commented:
    We should never give up hope for peace.

    Like

  3. Rosaliene Bacchus said:
    09/20/2018 at 6:57 pm

    Thanks for the reminder of the anniversary, Bette.

    Like

    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      09/20/2018 at 7:21 pm

      You’re welcome, Rosaliene. 🙂 I happened to notice the announcement at our local library last week.. One of those must share events! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. xo

      Like

  4. balroop2013 said:
    09/20/2018 at 9:11 pm

    Lovely words to celebrate International Peace Day…thanks for the reminder Bette.

    Like

  5. mattiesmysteries said:
    09/20/2018 at 10:14 pm

    Such meaningful words, Bette. Thanks for the reminder

    Like

  6. Tea With Jennifer said:
    09/21/2018 at 2:49 am

    Lovely Bette, as I read your poem, I could see Jesus walking, the Prince of Peace…♥
    Jennifer

    Like

  7. Janet Givens said:
    09/21/2018 at 6:24 am

    Thanks so much for featuring Peace Day in your blog. And I love your lines, “Welcoming smiles, listening ears”. Listening to each other is so important. It’s all important. Thank you.

    Like

  8. Annika Perry said:
    09/21/2018 at 6:41 am

    A beautiful poem, Bette to celebrate this day of peace – may peace ‘come walking’! Your words show how easy it really is, to listen, see each other, take in the words, show kindness and compassion, welcome each other and peace. Wishing you a lovely weekend, my friend! ❤️

    Like

  9. Billy Ray Chitwood said:
    09/21/2018 at 9:39 am

    Very nice, Bette. All people should be ‘injected’ with those words! ♥

    Like

  10. Annette Rochelle Aben said:
    09/21/2018 at 10:20 am

    Lovely, “shared”

    Like

  11. Katrina Hamel said:
    09/21/2018 at 10:40 am

    Lovely poem!

    Like

  12. -Eugenia said:
    09/21/2018 at 11:37 am

    Reblogged this on BrewNSpew.

    Like

  13. -Eugenia said:
    09/21/2018 at 11:39 am

    Happy International Peace Day, Bette! Sharing xoxo

    Like

  14. robbiesinspiration said:
    09/21/2018 at 11:49 am

    This is so lovely, Bette. Well done.

    Like

  15. DutchIl said:
    09/21/2018 at 12:18 pm

    A wonderful poem, thanks for sharing!… I have made note of it as I will no doubt read it again in the future!!.. the whole world should read your poem and maybe in time many will!!…

    “The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt.” Frederick Buechner

    Like

  17. Mae Clair said:
    09/21/2018 at 4:13 pm

    Fabulous, Bette. I send my wishes for peace to all.

    Like

  18. Baydreamer said:
    09/22/2018 at 10:37 am

    Lovely words, Bette! 💗

    Like

  19. watchingthedaisies said:
    09/22/2018 at 2:20 pm

    Really beautiful words Bette. 🌼

    Like

  20. Carol A. Hand said:
    09/23/2018 at 2:44 pm

    Exquisite. ❤

    Like

  21. Jacqui Murray said:
    09/24/2018 at 1:24 pm

    You describe the ‘peace’ I wish for, Bette. Too often, ‘peace’ is a todo list. Sigh.

    Like

  22. D. Wallace Peach said:
    09/26/2018 at 4:59 pm

    Beautiful poem, Bette. I hope one day we find that peace, not only in our own lives, but for the world. ❤

    Like

  23. mommynificent said:
    09/26/2018 at 11:21 pm

    I missed it, but I celebrate the Prince of Peace every day! Thanks for linking up at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!

    Like

  24. Vashti Q said:
    09/28/2018 at 3:29 pm

    Happy Friday, Bette! I wish ‘Peace Day’ was every day. I love your poem! It’s beautiful and inspiring and has great flow. Enjoy your weekend! ❤ xx

    Like

  25. joylennick said:
    09/29/2018 at 12:37 pm

    Dear Bette, Thank you for your heart-felt words. Hands across the world….If only! Peace and love. x Joy

    Like

  26. Colleen Chesebro said:
    09/29/2018 at 1:03 pm

    Every day should be international peace day. Lovely poem, Bette. Hugs and love, my friend. ❤

    Like

  27. Darlene said:
    09/30/2018 at 8:25 am

    Your poem is perfect, Betty!

    Like

Thanks so much for stopping by to join the conversation.

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:

Gravatar
WordPress.com Logo

You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out /  Change )

Google photo

You are commenting using your Google account. ( Log Out /  Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out /  Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out /  Change )

Cancel

Connecting to %s

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Tag Cloud

%d bloggers like this: