The Dove

The Dove rose
towards plumes of white cloud
searching the heavens
for children of God
On his way he met a child
his face in smiles and eyes so wild
a mix of sadness and of joy
was stamped on the countenance of the boy
"Are you God's child?" inquired the dove
"I am the child of eternal love"
"Pray why isn't there peace on Earth?"
inquired the dove with no mirth
"your world does not want peace, dove
nor do they want eternal love
the boundaries you have striven to make
do not admit of give and take
and only those who do suffer
from war and strife would prefer
that peace prevails for all mankind

Ruwantissa Abeyratne