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Sven

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since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

0 posted 2001-12-31 11:36 AM

*with apologies to Longfellow*

I heard the bells on New Year’s Day
and wondered what they had to say
from voices rare
there came a prayer
for peace on Earth and war no more

I wondered on this day now come,
was I indeed the only one
who felt this way?
did others pray
for peace on Earth and war no more?

and in the still, my eyes did tear,
we know not peace, but only fear
so strong is hate,
it’s not our fate
for peace on Earth and war no more

then met was I by mighty throng,
and joined together in one song
were Christian, Jew,
and Arab too
for peace on Earth and war no more

then round the Earth the song did rise
till echoing back from heaven’s skies
a voice, a dove,
symbol of love
and peace on earth, and war, no more

Happy New Year to all. . . and may Peace be our gift to the next generation. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

SEA

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Member Seraphic

since 2000-01-18

Posts 22676
with you

1 posted 2001-12-31 11:40 AM

Sven, I really like this....
I wish for peace too....maybe if enough hearts wish.......

Have a Happy New Year!!

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

2 posted 2001-12-31 11:52 AM

Nope, you do not stand alone.

Why, just look around you! I bet I could safely say that all at Passions plan to make their lives more peaceful in the coming New Year, and just think...it might ripple around the world...

and in that, the world is thus changed...

Happy New Year, Sven!

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

3 posted 2001-12-31 12:00 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR SVEN

you are not alone in these thoughts, well said

Tracey
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since 2001-08-29

Posts 2808
where insanity meets breeding

4 posted 2001-12-31 12:07 PM

I join you in this wish for peace on earth. Wonderful thoughts here Sven, penned beautifully by you, as always. Best wishes to you for the new year.

If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please?

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

5 posted 2001-12-31 01:20 PM

Sven - I also join you in peace, not war.

WISHING YOU THE BEST NEW YEAR MY FRIEND!

BC

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

6 posted 2001-12-31 01:28 PM

Beautiful piece Sven!
I too pray for peace in the coming year.
All the best to you and yours in 2002.
~Hugs, Nancy~

*~ Wishing everyone a New Year filled with Peace & Love ~*

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2001-12-31 01:43 PM

(big hugggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I too join you in your prayer for the doves flight, to guide us all and replace hate with the beauty and charm of love and peace! (sigh) We all wish you the happiest New Year, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sven, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Elizabeth

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Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

8 posted 2001-12-31 01:56 PM

Sven, this is wonderful. I don't think you need to apologize to Longfellow as I am sure he would agree with your sentiments in this.

P.S. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is one of my favorite carols.

God bless America, my home sweet home.

seraphin
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1004
Michigan

9 posted 2001-12-31 02:39 PM

A wonderful sentiment, worded perfectly. Happy New Year, Sven. ~~Sandi

Isis
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since 1999-09-06

Posts 6296
Sunny Queensland

10 posted 2001-12-31 07:02 PM

That is all any of us could want for the New Year.. peace for all mankind.
The next time the bells toll let it be for peace....
Happy New Year

Isis

*~ Love and Compassion are the moral fabric of world peace. ~*

strbbux
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since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

11 posted 2001-12-31 07:19 PM

HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIEND, this was lovely. floria

inot2B
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since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

12 posted 2001-12-31 07:35 PM

Peace and understanding for all. A very nice prayer you have penned. Thank you and have a Happy New Year!

catalinamoon

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since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

13 posted 2001-12-31 10:11 PM

I hope for the same thing, my friend.
May your New Year be happy and blessed.
Sandra

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

14 posted 2001-12-31 11:31 PM

Nice words Sven...James

Marsha

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since 2000-07-10

Posts 7423
Maidstone Kent England

15 posted 2002-01-01 12:21 PM

AD wonderful love simply wonderful

I join in your wish too

What can I say except this is utterly wonderful.

Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

16 posted 2002-01-01 02:08 AM

Sven,
Sweet sentiments, strong poem
Keth.

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

17 posted 2002-01-01 02:11 AM

Btw
Happy New Year and congratulations on becoming a moderator, you deserve it totally.
Keth

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

Ivy Rose
Senior Member

since 2001-12-29

Posts 1300
MA, USA

18 posted 2002-01-01 12:16 PM

Sven...Beautiful poem about peace and the harmony we wish to have for all of mankind. WONDERFUL NEW YEAR'S DAY POEM!!!!!!!!!!!

***Ivy Rose

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

19 posted 2002-01-02 12:11 PM

Very nicely done, Sven. Fitting poem for a brand new year.

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sven

Member Laureate

since 1999-11-23

Posts 14937
East Lansing, MI USA

20 posted 2002-01-02 12:52 PM

thank you all. . . best wishes for a peaceful and happy New Year. . .

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To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world.

C?
Member

since 2001-12-29

Posts 190

21 posted 2002-01-02 02:25 AM

excellent poem to read in the new year!!

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

22 posted 2002-01-03 11:05 AM

A beautiful poem to start the new year... a prayer for every day. *S* Great work, Sven!

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