I thought of inner peace and nonviolence

the greatest victory we achieve

without a fight

wary of nuclear powered aircraft

there is a need to spread word of peace

turning the other cheek



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Faith in the Almighty Lord creates love, peace, brotherhood, inner joy, patience, humbleness, righteousness, kindness, and self-restraint.These good qualities alone can protect our world "where ignorant armies clash by night".

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