Cries of the Quieter Creed #1456

Cries of the Quieter Creed (The Unspoken Doctrine) In the vast expanse where humanity's heart beats, Echoes not the hymns of holy texts, Nor whispered prayers beneath ancient steeples. But a deeper creed— A pervasive faith in violence. Across crowded streets, in silent gaps between speeches, This doctrine, silent yet deafening, wields its power, Commanding more than scriptures or solemn chants— It commands actions. Cloaked in vestments of peace, our hands betray us, Reaching for the sword when we speak of love, Our voices of unity drowned by the clang of conflict. How stark, this path diverging from peace, So fervently preached yet faintly followed. Let us pause in this relentless march, Question the shadows that trail our steps. Are we disciples of peace, or worshippers at the altar of strife? Do we seek harmony while painting canvases of discord? Oh, let it not be so! Redefine our allegiance— Not to doctrines demanding the thunder of guns, But to a quiet revolution of hearts turning towards peace. Our call to arms—a call to lay them down. Let us gather, not in war rooms, but in places of peace, To rebuild the broken, to forge paths marked by kindness alone. Let this be our legacy: The courageous choice of healing over hurting, Understanding over overpowering. Echoing a quieter creed. Written by Steven G. Lee (May 23, 2024)