"The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its powers, and when they realize that at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that this center is really everywhere, it is within each of us." ~Black Elk, Holy Man of the Oglala Lakota, 1863-1950WARRIOR
Are You a Warrior?
I was asked in the quiet solitude of day
And I wondered long into the night
What does a Warrior make?
If by a Warrior you mean
One who always tries to do the right thing?
Even when doing what is right tears my heart in two
One who does the right thing just because it is right?
If by a Warrior you mean
Someone who always makes time to listen
Who brings you a smile when you least expect it?
Who laughs with you everyday, today, just like yesterday?
And cries a flood of tears so yours do not fall alone
If by a Warrior you mean
One who stands up for those in need?
Who fights for those who cannot, or will not?
One who turns the other cheek in the face of rage, hatred and bigotry?
Walks away when my blood screams out injustice,
And a fist is all it seems I have left to choose
Because walking away is the right choice!
If by a Warrior you mean
Someone who will always be there for you
Always tries to move Heaven and Hell to keep his promises to you
Someone, whose soul withers and cries when I cannot, have not
Someone who always takes your side
Supports you when you are wrong because that is when you need it the most
If by a Warrior you mean
A person of honour, of compassion, faith and humility
Someone of strength, trust, of love and respect
Someone of ethics and integrity, and the will to live by them
The courage to fight for your dreams and . . . and fight for my own
Someone, who will always apologise and say I am so, so very sorry I hurt you
If by a Warrior you mean
All of these things and more
Then all I can say to you is this, just this, only this . . .
I do not know if I am a Warrior
But I want to be . . .
9 comments:
Yes.
Thank you.
Peace, Al B.
Great post. I'm thinking that this should be read out loud before each session of congress, and each church conference, and everyone must take the warrior pledge before they start. It might help them stay focused a bit.
Black Elk's thoughts should be in all our hearts, especially at this time where we supposedly are celebrating a Christian holiday of peace. He sounds more Christ like than any churchman I've ever heard.
The more simple the message, the more difficult it seems for modern man to implement.
Wow. That was really really nice. Gorgeous photos, too.
Very nice! BB
Yes, it all starts within and radiates out so inner housekeeping is crucial and compassion towards one another without judgement is paramount to peace. Thought provoking blog.
Hello Michael,
You should be just proud of your blog and the spirit you present. Carol
WOW, I love this blog.
Barbie
Nice post, Michael, and it is a poem...I agree with the sentiment MMc
Nice posts. I like the feel of your blog. Take care.
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