Peace and all its enemies

for love that we resist
fear of tomorrow’s mystery
for not wanting to leave
fear of others’ opinions
we die while breathing

when greed interferes
in our daily affairs
actions and words
are not fights for what is just
but because it is not yet our turn

for not learning to forgive
the wrong one
and one’s self
if we trust with doubt
we die, denying ourselves serenity

Tomide Abdul