Blessed are the peacemaker
for they will be called children of God[1]
Peace does not deliver justice…
to make peace involves everyone’s
sacrifice for the common good.
Pacificism deescalates,
submits right action as good will,
and thus, promotes freedom from strife.
Communion asks all get along –
simply dwell non-competitively
as neighbors not adversaries.
Reconciliation affords
inclusive accommodation
in the midst of acrimony.
Those who find ways to soothe
fulfill the covenant.
[1] Matthew 5: 9
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