“Blessed are the peacemakers …”

Brothers, neighbours,
nearby nations:
misjudgements, misunderstandings
ancient grievances
hatred set in stone,
each others’ characters unknown,
– and do each know their own?
friction fruitless
greed, conceit
distrust and fear
tit for tat
lash out
wrong target, misdirected,
new injustice
vengeance repeat
new bitterness …

Peacemakers calm and scold
promise, expose
lies,
interpose,
compromise,
advise, explain
bribe? reward?
complain –
peace fragile,
mistrust, mistakes,
misconception,
frustration.

One day …
the lamb will sleep with the wolf,
a child will play by the viper’s den,
and swords will be beaten into plough blades 
– when the Prince of Peace returns
to rein and rule
– Come, Lord Jesus!

Isaiah 2:4; 9:6; 11:6-8; Revelation 22: 29; Matthew 5:9

[IP: frustration]