Poetry Archives - P.E.A.C.E.

Poetry for us — Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings (Part 3)

This month we share Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings (Part 3) by Joy Harjo. This part focuses on giving constructive feedback.

This month we share Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings (Part 2) by Joy Harjo. This part focuses on establishing effective communication.

This month we share Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings (Part 1) by Joy Harjo. This part focuses on establishing ground rules.

Writer and teacher George Ella Lyon’s poem Where I’m From confronts the fear- and hate-mongering in the country with a list of his own roots.

Wendall Barry’s poem “Questionnaire” tackles the tough choices we make surrounding capitalism, patriotism, and globalization.

As we are together… by Thich Nhat Hanh was read to us by Joyce Daniels at our 2024 annual P.E.A.C.E. retreat held in June.

Recipe for Peace by Mattie J.T. Stepanek: Peace is possible. Make peace an attitude. Want it. Make peace a habit. Live it.

This month’s featured poem is Wilder Bond Poem by Nicolette Sowder, which speaks to the pure acceptance children have of the world