i would be
a weapon of peace
an arsenal of hope
a door wide open
and loving always loving
the always loving light
and the enemy becoming
always becoming
the friend i never had
and will have again
“Choose Your Weapon”
Joe Ivory Mattingly
hope
the last boat
to leave
the dock
faith
the last flame
in the fire
out then bright
love
the last breath
of a long day
forgotten
“The Forgotten”
Joe Ivory Mattingly
A NOTE from Joe Ivory Mattingly: "Choose Your Weapon" is dedicated to Jeanne at Body and Soul. "The Forgotten" is for Hilzoy at Obsidian Wings. In the end each of us chooses the battle we fight. Who will be a warrior for peace?
We cannot wash the dark
Stain from the bottomless night.
You cannot bleach
The sun to a brighter light.
Toss your fatigues
In the churning machine.
The world waits for one
Who battles for peace
"Laundry List"
Joe Ivory Mattingly
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