THE PEACE WE NEED

BY G. NAIH PETER

The sky is dark,

Everything is dry,

Everywhere is a cry,

For peace to exist,

The peace we need.

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We’ve signed agreements,

But they have remained

In papers and no gain,

‘Twas all disappointments,

‘cause it isn’t the peace we need.

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Here we are stranded,

No rains and food,

Just rumors not understood,

Peace is around and cornered,

That’s still not the peace we need.

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The peace we need,

Must be brought back,

We must all not be stuck,

Yes! Sixty four of us indeed,

Must be part of the peace we need.

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Gatwech must be more of just a friend

To Deng and Wani,

So do Obach and other friends like me,

Brotherhood for us all,

Is the peace we need.

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The peace we need,

Must bring us good,

Yes! We must all be together,

Because that’s what’s better,

For that’s the peace we need.

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PaanLuel Wël is the founder and editor-in-chief of PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd, a news website that covers news, opinions, analysis, history, culture and literature of South Sudan and the world. Founded in July 2011 by PaanLuel Wël to create a platform for free expression and constructive dialogue, the website features articles from various contributors, including columnists, commentators, poets, authors, activists and academics. PaanLuel Wël believes that media can play a vital role in informing, educating and empowering the people to participate in nation-building and social transformation. He also believes that media can foster a culture of dialogue, tolerance and diversity among different communities and groups, and hopes to inspire and mentor the next generation of South Sudanese writers and journalists.

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