
photo by Mish
Build Up
Let’s learn from
the past
spite and envy
slowly crumble our
foundations
we gradually collapse
under their burden
Let’s build each other up
bit by bit
word by word
creating a future
of peace
A place for poems and pics

photo by Mish
Build Up
Let’s learn from
the past
spite and envy
slowly crumble our
foundations
we gradually collapse
under their burden
Let’s build each other up
bit by bit
word by word
creating a future
of peace

photo by Mish
Self Reflection
gazing into the still lake
I see a stranger’s face
staring back –
distorted with worry
brows knotted
mouth a tight slash
and then
I trail my fingers through
the cool water
inhale deeply
and watch as ripples
sweep away my cares
allowing peace to
settle over me

photo by Candy
Burgeon
Seeded in the same soil
Some will bask in
Universal beams of light
Shadows lurk and twist
Not all hearts will evolve
To bear the fruit of peace
© Mish at mishunderstood

Knock, Knock….Peace, are you there?
~
We create our own castles
Brick by brick
We build walls
High enough to obscure faces
And far away places
Pain and anguish muffled
By our own missions
~
We wonder but don’t worry
Slow down from our hurry
Only to throw a few pennies
Or thoughts without physically
Touching a soul
~
We wait for peace like we’re
Waiting for the sun to
Burn holes through mortar
Did we forget how to open a door?
~
poem by Mish
photo by Candy
Have the courage to listen to the poems of your heart.
Mish and Candy

photo by Mish
Heart Song
Sing your own song
fling it into the air
be bold
uncontrolled
shout your own words
devout words
or somber
words of joyfulness
let your heart speak
its unique language
in poems of hopefulness
and peace
Find peace in the shadows and joy in the sun.
~ Mish and Candy

photo by Mish
~
In Sun and Shadow
sometimes we sit
in the
shadows
content to be
a quiet observer
– champion of
others
sometimes we shine
like jewels
in the sun
bringing joy
to all who pass
our way
Mish and I hope you find some time to slow down and marvel at the everyday bumps in your life.

photo by Mish
Ordinary Marvels
I longed for beauty –
collecting it in the things
and people surrounding me
filling the shelves of
my life with shiny knick-knacks
discarding anyone, anything
that didn’t sparkle
and when the glimmer, shimmer, glow
began to fade – showing itself
a temporary pleasure
I began to wonder at the
ordinary – to marvel at the
bumps and thorns that
make life real
Mish and I hope you hold on to your inner peace this week.

photo by Mish
Lost Peace
Some where buried
under the chaos
of everyday
peace has gotten lost
but I will find it with
my eyes closed
I will hunt by
feeling with the
fingers of my heart
searching among the
stones that were
thrown until I touch
the smooth, comforting
warmth that is my peace
Poem by Mish who writes at mishunderstood
Photo by Candy

I Choose Tolerance
Because hate has
No substance
Nothing to offer
I wouldn’t hire hate
I wouldn’t marry hate
I wouldn’t even hang out
With hate
Hate is hollow
What would I do with hollow?
—–

photo by Candy
~
White feather
You speak of hope
that floats in
delicate currents
whispers of peace
that rock you gently
cradled in mid air
before soft landings
(c) Mish