“we’ll find a way of forgiving”
is this true
wouldn’t that be beautiful
not to end
in hatred
but to persevere
in love
“somewhere over the rainbow”
because we can’t stay on this side anymore
we learn to cherish
internal not eternal beauty
of children
of people
of humanity
that rainbow keeps looking better
on the other side
green lush, pure blue
conflicts end with handshakes
not burning holes
what color there would be
what a brilliant world we could live in
we’re but one side away
if only
Simon Says Peace
Created last year for a dear blogger friend–Simon Tocclo, a man of action trying to affect genuine change in Liberia. Among his many social platforms, Simon can also be found through his blog, Liberian Me
“We’ll find a way of forgiving,” borrowed from, West Side Story
“Somewhere over the rainbow,” borrowed from, The Wizard of Oz
anntogether 
Please send this to: https://artists4peace.wordpress.com/ It’s such a beautiful plea for Peace.
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Okay:)
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I love your that idea! See ya on the other side, Friend.
Simon says, hell yeah!
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I just hope there is chocolate there (I forgot to add that in ;))
See you over there:)
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Looks like I can’t write tonight. Nonetheless you seem to understand me just fine – now that’s a friend.
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Monsterish folk have a special language:)
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Hi Ann Marie your poem is so dramatic it is living not just in words also feelings. I also greatly admire your colour pencil work done from your own vision I have spent time with both The more I read and the I look the more I find Best wishes Ray.
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Hi Ray. I hope all is well. Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you found meaning in my words here tonight.
Peace to you.
annmarie:)
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Lovely drawing AnnMarie! Keep up the good work AnnMarie!
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Thank you, Dan:)
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Your Welcome AnnMarie. Look forward to tomorrow’s post. Have a nice night.
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Two lines from two of my favorite songs, AM, woven into this graceful and lush verse of optimism and hope. “That rainbow keeps looking better” — amen to that, Miss. I think it’s especially tender that you’ve called attention to Simon’s important work. He’s out there trying to make a better world on this side of the rainbow, and I commend him for that, I most certainly do. I love the graphic and its message. Wonderfully wise words woven (like an intricate) web (see, I can’t do that crafty word-thing like you can, darnit! :)).
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It would be nice on the other side wouldn’t it 🙂 oops, there better be wine over on that side (or I ain’t going;))
Thank you as always, my esteemed friend, for your sage words and generous thoughts.
You know Simon always signs, Peace and Love – I think I’ll start using Peace and Light (though maybe he uses that too – I like that one)
Peace and Light, friend of mine.
am:)
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I think you have to drink wine to “get” there (it’s called “communion” — get it? haha!). You’re most welcome, my esteemed and smarter-than-me friend — I’ll send the bill later (kidding!). Kidding aside, “Peace and Light” is a very good way to honor others — and everyone should strive for both — especially the light, at least that’s my feeling. Now, read the em I sent — you’re already way over your quota. 😉
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You know I have a difficult time following rules unless the rule maker has chocolate and wine and possibly a pony;)
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I can most definitely see that you’re not a “rule follower,” Miss — that’s probably why you’re so brilliantly creative. Chocolate and wine — not a problem. But that little pony — how about a My Little Pony instead? 😉 Hope you have a wonderful day, AM! Tackle them with love …. 🙂
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No it must be a real pony. All black and very shiny! The wine must be very red. And the chocolate must be yummy – I don’t care about the color 😉
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Well, you’re a tad hard to please, Miss. Black, shiny, red, yummy — okay, okay, okay, okay. 😉
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😉
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Oh you have deeply touched my heart with this one, AnnMarie! Very beautiful! 🙂
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Thank you, Sibella. I wasn’t in a very monstrous mood this eve:) And the kind creature grabbed me but good 🙂
I appreciate your lovely sentiment here.
am:)
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This was a lovely grab! 😉
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🙂
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Wonderful message and super, super artwork. Love it!
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Thank you.
annmarie:)
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Thank you so much for submitting this to Artists4Peace 🙂
I will be posting it there shortly.
Beautiful poem and artwork!
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Thank you, I appreciate it greatly.
annmarie:)
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I’m sure that there is chocolate “somewhere over the rainbow”, but you may have my share of the wine (unless it is Champagne). Such a beautiful tribute — images of peace in an increasingly violent world (or so it seems). Hugs to you tonight. As you can see, I’m a few days behind. – Fawn
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No worries. lol We’re behind at the same time!
Happy Thursday!
am:)
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