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
Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author 
Comments on: "Celebrate International Peace Day every day: “Peace Comes Walking” (Poem by Bette A. Stevens)" (60)
Your poem is perfect, Betty!
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Thank you, Darlene. ❤ Wishing you peace and love every day… xo
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Every day should be international peace day. Lovely poem, Bette. Hugs and love, my friend. ❤
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With you all the way, Colleen! ❤ Thanks so much for your thoughtful note and lovely comment. Peace and love to you every day, my friend. xo
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Hugs back to you, Bette. ❤
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Dear Bette, Thank you for your heart-felt words. Hands across the world….If only! Peace and love. x Joy
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Thanks you, Joy! ❤ May peace & love abound… xo
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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
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Thanks so much, Vashti! ❤ May all your days be filled with peace and love, my friend. xo
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I missed it, but I celebrate the Prince of Peace every day! Thanks for linking up at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
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Me too, Tina! ❤ Celebrating peace and love every day thanks to Him… xo
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Beautiful poem, Bette. I hope one day we find that peace, not only in our own lives, but for the world. ❤
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Same here, Diana! ❤ Sending love, thoughts and prayers you way each day. xo
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You describe the ‘peace’ I wish for, Bette. Too often, ‘peace’ is a todo list. Sigh.
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May peace and love surround you each day, dear Jacqui… ❤ xx
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Exquisite. ❤
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Thanks so much for your lovely note, Carol! ❤ Peace and love to you and yours every day, my friend. xo
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Sending my blessings to you, too, dear Bette. ❤
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Really beautiful words Bette. 🌼
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Thanks so much, Brigid. ❤ Peace and love to you and yours every day, my friend! xo
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Lovely words, Bette! 💗
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Thank you, Lauren… Peace and love to you and yours!
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❤️🦋
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Fabulous, Bette. I send my wishes for peace to all.
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Thanks so much, Mae! ❤ Sending lots of LOVE your way… xo
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Reblogged this on Where Genres Collide.
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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
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Beautiful poem! Thanks for the reminder.
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Thanks so much, Micki! ❤ Peace and love to you every day, dear friend… xo
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Thanks so much for your lovely note and for leaving a gift of Frederick Buechner’s thoughful quote. ❤ May peace and love abound in your little corner and across the globe!, Larry xo
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This is so lovely, Bette. Well done.
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Thank you, Robbie! ❤
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Happy International Peace Day, Bette! Sharing xoxo
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Peace, Hugs & Happiness, dear Eugenia! ❤ xo
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Reblogged this on BrewNSpew.
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Thanks so much for sharing, Eugenia! ❤ Sending lots of love your way… xoxoxo
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🙂
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Lovely poem!
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Thank you, Katrina. ❤
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Lovely, “shared”
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Thanks so much, Annette! ❤ Hugs and Happy Weekend… xoxoxo
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Very nice, Bette. All people should be ‘injected’ with those words! ♥
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Thank you, Billy Ray! 🙂 Your sweet ‘injection’ note is sure to keep me smiling … xo
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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! ❤️
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Thanks so much, Annika. May the path of peace be the one we choose each day… ❤ Sending lots of love your way, dear friend! xoxo
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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.
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Thanks so much for stopping by to celebrate, Janet. 🙂 Peace and love every day, my friend. xo
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Lovely Bette, as I read your poem, I could see Jesus walking, the Prince of Peace…♥
Jennifer
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Amen! ❤ Peace and love to you every day, Jennifer… xo
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You too Bette ♥
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Such meaningful words, Bette. Thanks for the reminder
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Thanks so much for stopping by to celebrate, Mary. ❤ Peace and love to you and yours every day, my friend! xo
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Lovely words to celebrate International Peace Day…thanks for the reminder Bette.
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Thanks for stopping by to celebrate, Balroop! ❤ May your days always be filled with peace and love… xo
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Thanks for the reminder of the anniversary, Bette.
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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
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Reblogged this on Times and Tides of a Beachwriter and commented:
We should never give up hope for peace.
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Absolutely! Thanks so much for sharing… xo
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Happy Peace Day Bette – starts in about 16 minutes here…
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Thanks so much! Peace and love to you every day… ❤ xo
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