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. 2021 marks the 73rd 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
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That is fantastic, Bette. Toni x
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Thanks so much, Toni! 💞
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So beautifully penned.
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Thanks so much, Kally! 👩 Have a lovely week.
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You too, Bette.
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Bette, a beautiful and inspirational poem that’s lifted my spirits! There is so much negativity it becomes disheartening- your uplifting poem has been a wonderful start to my day. I love its presentation as well, so warm and eye-catching! Xx ❤️
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Thanks so much for your visit and lovely note, dea Annika. 💞 Peace and love to you and yours every day! xo
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HI Bette, this is such a lovely poem. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks so much, dear Robbie. ❤ Sending lots of love your way…
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Beautiful poem, Bette. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, John. ❤
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This post is so inspirational, Bette! Thank you for sharing. ❤️
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Thank you, Eugi ❤ Peace and love! xo
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So lovely, and I believe that you’re right, Bette!
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Thank you, Becky. ❤ Sending lots of love your way… May peace prevail every day! xo
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Thank you, Bette, and take care!
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Incredibly beautiful, Bette, and so filled with hope! Happy International peace Day!
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Thank you, Jan. Sending lots of love your way and wishes for World Peace every day! ❤ xo
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Beautiful, Bette! Happy International Peace Day. If we all do our part it would be amazing.
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Thank you, Denise. ❤ I'm with you and know we can do it–one loving step at a time! xo
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Wonderful poem, Bette! It takes all of us to make peace happened. ❤
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Thank you, dear Miram. ❤ May peace and love fill our days… xo
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Thank you for the well wishes, Bette. ❤
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Marvelous poem so beautifully composed on Peace, Bette. Let us all have God’s grace and blessings to have Peace in this World. Lovely.
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Thank you, dear Kamal. Wiith God’s grace, blessings and love, all things are possible… ❤ Amen!
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Most welcome dear Bette and yes completely agree with your words. Amen❤️❤️
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Great post Bette !! I have Nominated you for The Sunshine Blogger Award. This is on my page. I hope you will participate if you can.
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Thanks so much for the honor of the nomination. I’m not able to participate, but so appreciate your thoughtfulness. ❤ Blessings, my friend.
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You are very welcome Bette A. Stevens Maine Author. God bless you my friend.
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Unfortunately with evil in the world it can not be accomplished by man alone. Psalm 37:9-11. http://www.jw.org
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Praise the Lord for his infinite blessings! ❤ Wishing you and yours a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving…
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I seem to know several of your blog followers through my blog. Looking at your poems, I like the colorful visual framing of each poem. As a former reading teacher, thank you for inspiring children through literacy. .
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Thanks so much for stopping by and for your thoughtful note! 🙂
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I seem to know several of your blog followers through my blog. Looking at your poems, I
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A beautiful poem, Bette. We certainly need to spread the message of goodness, compassion, and peace all over the world. There are too many who have forgotten the highest standards of humanity. Love and hugs, dear friend.
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Thanks for the lovely note, Michelle… Sending lots of love and hugs your way! ❤ xx
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Beautiful Bette. Happy to share the message. 🙂 x
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Wonderful, Bette!
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Thanks so much, Jennie! ❤ xo
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You’re welcome, Bette. ❤️
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This is beautifully written.
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Thanks so much, Kymber! ❤
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Excellent article Bette, we need more reminders.
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Thanks so much… ❤ The more the merrier we'll all be! xo
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Absolutely beautiful, Bette! 💜
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Thanks so much, Carol. ❤ Blessings and love, my friend.
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Blessing and love to you, too. 💜
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A beautiful expression, Bette!!!
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Thanks so much, Jan. ❤ Peace and love every day, my friend… xo
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That’s a great piece, Bette. If half the world came together for peace, our world would be a greater place. But you’re right, step by step, one day we’ll get there.
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Thanks so much, Jina. ❤ Together we can do it! xo
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Beautiful piece, Bette. Peace and light! ❤️
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Thank you, Eugenia. May peace and light reign! ❤
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You’re welcome, Bette! 😉
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This is a fabulous poem, Bette. I love its message.
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Thanks so much, Norah! ❤
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You are welcome, Bette.
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Peace be with you
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And with you, dear Annette… ❤
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Beautifully said, Bette! Happy International Day of Peace:)
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And to you, Denise… ❤
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A beautiful poem, Bette. I too believe we call all contribute to peace in the world. ❤
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We sure can, Diana… It’s so simple, so right, so critical that we share the love and change the world! ❤
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Tragically for our species, in a world dominated by warlord, “peace comes walking” but rarely finds a home among us.
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We’ve just got to have faith and keep walking… ❤ xo
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Wonderful Bette, you are so right. It is through each individual on the planet that total peace can happen.
Miriam
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Perfectly penned my friend 💜🌼
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This is a great poem, Bette.
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Thanks so much, Robbie. ❤ xo
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So true Bette, peace begins from each loving and forgiving heart. Beautifully penned! Thanks for the reminder.
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Thanks so much, Balroop. ❤ May peace prevail! xo
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Beautiful, Bette! ❤️
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Peace and love to you and yours, Jill… ❤
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Beautiful piece, Bette. Thanks for sharing and shining the light! XO
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Thanks so much, Natalie. ❤ Peace and love to you and yours each day. xo
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Lovely. I shall share to my Facebook Page this Saturday.
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Thanks so much, Janet. Peace & love every day, my friend. ❤
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