By BRIAN MARSH
O Prince of Peace…
May the word inscribed in silver
on my worn left-hand ring finger
roar in lands of war and conflict
crying mercy for all
Salaam…deep peace
May the Winds of sacred Spirit
set aloft the wings of wisdom
ring the bells and chimes of freedom
singing justice for all
Salaam…deep peace
May the Rivers of Compassion
cool the fires and flames of passion
wash away the stains of violence
wishing comfort for all
Salaam…deep peace
May the Light of sacred Silence
transform dark retaliation
into reconciliation
bringing new life to all
Salaam…deep peace
May it be so.
(7 September 2013…for the dear people of Syria…and all who live in the midst of violent conflict)
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To see more of Brian’s writing, check out the Brian Marsh main page here at Make it Missoula. And for even more, check out his personal blog, Apocalypso Now.
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i’m a wanderer and a wonderer. a percussive and paradoxical pastor who exists happily (and hope-full-y) at the intersection of doubt and faith. journeying with my unique and special family (my wife, Kirsten, and sons, Ian and Trevor) whilst temporarily splitting my time between two unique and beautiful places (Missoula, Montana and Ukiah, California). restless and lazy, usually amazed, always in process, i’m continually surprised and usually delighted at discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary, the ‘sacred’ in the ‘secular’, the shafts of light that sneak into the shrouds of darkness. i drum decently, surf poorly, love multicultural food, music, and community, and living in the ‘Zoo.
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