pausing

taking a moment today and thinking of peace.

it seems so impossible to get - on the outside around us,

and sometimes on the inside as well.

PTSD comes to mind today as it's become such a problem for vets.

and i think of the peace on the inside they must long to have.

this day holds so many thoughts, so many complicated opposites,

that i don't know how to honor it in the way i feel it should be honored.

and so i will just pause and think of peace.

and keep praying for it.

on the outside.

and on the inside of those who can't find it anymore.