Poems

Peace

A poem by Emilia M.


Reported by Emilia M.

Published on Friday, June 28th, 2024

Peace Poetry
Poems

Peace

A poem by Emilia M.


Written by Emilia M.

Published on Friday, June 28th, 2024

Peace

Poetry

My heart yearns for peace

Where can my heart find peace?

Is it in the gathering of my beloved friends?

Where can my heart find peace?

Is it in the mix of my family members?

Where can my heart find peace?

Is it in a beautiful apartment

Surrounded with lovely flowers

In a rich area of a country I have chosen?

Maybe my heart will find peace.

 

Where can my heart find peace?

My thoughts lead to a place

The place, I think, that my heart will find peace

Where equality reigns

Where love amongst us shines,

Shines out like a bright morning star

Where forgiveness takes the place of hate

And we all use our hearts

To keep each other safe.

Then I believe MY heart will find peace

At peace with the peaceful world.

Written by Emilia M.


My name is Emilia M., I am a black African woman from Nigeria. I am a migrant woman who has been in this country since 2011 and sought asylum in 2015. I have been with the organisation Women for Refugee Women since 2016 and have been very involved in their drama group. My life has tremendously improved since being with them and learning the power of cooperation and coordination amongst women. This has motivated and inspired me. I have also been a member of the London VOICES Network since 2020. I have contributed by giving my own voice and sharing my experiences at VOICES activities both in person and online. I am a woman who does not like to give up on anything I do or on anything I want to achieve. I do not do things just for profit. I approach new projects with a focus and determination that requires planning and purpose.

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