Have folks out there ever planned a special three-hour outdoor event that includes every segment of population, all ages, and open to the public?
Have you ever planned a day of peace when it's sometimes hard to be peaceful with each other?
Planning for International Day of Peace can require lots of peace. But hugs, food and patience will go a long way in making peace possible among the planners.
Such a process developed into a poem for me!
Oh, the fun of planning!
Entertainers, speakers,
Bells ringing twice.
The music, the muscle,
The memories being made.
The moments bring us closer
To life's mighty charade.
We time, we argue,
We cry and plan again.
We read our agenda
Over and over 40 times.
What did we leave out,
The port-a-johns perhaps?
Or maybe it's the sound system,
The stage props, who's the emcee once more?
Maybe our message is messed up
Or the jugglers struggle to come.
Should we speak to the masses
At Masses and Sabbath service?
Should we try that flash mob
Or assign a proclamation?
Should we have some flowers
Flowing from the stage
Or lights showing the way?
Do we thank the janitor,
The prop master, the usher
The speakers, the music maker?
Let's get the soap box ready,
The steps to the stage,
Let's not forget the poets
And the picture takers as well.
We look for kids to sing and dance,
For mommies and daddies to show their pride,
For priests, goddesses and servants of vice
To join together in one joyous cry.
We raise money like posies,
Move chairs, tables and tents.
We plan a in case of rain place
With signs pointing not far away.
Oh, planning the process
Binds us like glue to board.
The event shines like a star
And we are friends ever more.