Peace Poem by Angelina Pandian

Is peace in the pigeons which fly above our heads
On Independence or Republic day?
Or, can it be found in memorial speeches
Does Gandhi’s day or Children’s day give us peace
Or have they become mere commemorations
With no relevance or feeling!
Is peace to be found on pavements
Or do they sell it in the supermarkets?
Is peace found in money, a secure life?
Is it found in friendship – how many true?
Is peace something you search for in pieces and parcel
Just enough for your present daily need
Or, is Peace a part and parcel of your whole life?
Does peace come with pleasant news,
What about the wars around – communal strife
Violence, poverty, illness and war?
Do they disturb you or do you live peacefully
Unaffected as long as nothing disturbs you.
Do you sow seeds of jealousy and wrath
On the path you walk along
Or do you plant seeds of tolerance and peace
Watered by your loving care and concern,
If you truly want peace, you will search,
Not look somewhere outside, but,
Deep within yourself, if you seek in silence
You will find Peace, waiting with
Forgiveness, acceptance, sharing and
Other virtues true in retinue
Do you want Peace? Then, ask yourself,
For, no one else can give you peace
Other than your own Self!