The topic or prompt for this week’s Līgo Haībun Challenge is:
PEACE “Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.” ~ William Hazlittm ~The haībun format for the Līgo Haībun Challenge is a written paragraph ( more than one paragraph is fine, or just a few sentences in prose form), closing this piece with the haiku/collection of haiku related to the text. The haiku should be as authentic as possible. Ideally the entire haibun will total fewer than 220 words. (Quote found by Nightlake.)
Once again I feel the need to apologize for my written piece. It is definitely not prose. Just my way of illustrating the fiction of how we live our lives today while we write and think on the meaning of the word peace. Quite the dichotomy!
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BULLETIN JUST IN… late breaking news. Today in a surprising decision reached by the
majority of ruling nations of the planet it was decided that the word PEACE will no longer be allowed to be spoken. It was found the word incites riots, foments political unrest and in general promotes an attitude that is not in keeping with the current policies of those governing bodies of the world. Peaceful protests and nonviolent demonstrations by many individuals and organizations are scheduled for …
a restless stirring
from within and from without
peace patiently waits
is it causation
humanities bane
power equals war
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Thank you,
~ Penny
The Why About This 
I would love to see peace prevail but so would others. At least I’m not alone In this wish.
No you are not! I’m right there too Sheri, thank you!
that image you chose is just so powerful! great haibun, your thoughts so very well-expressed.
Thank you kz.
A haibun that have clear connections to Orwell IMHO. great one.
I am gratified to be even in the same sentence with Orwell! Thank you Björn!
This was a very creative response to this prompt. The haiku contrasting internal and external peace is those few words is excellent. The news flash is a unique element and speaks such truth about the media.
Thank you Eric. Your comments and compliments are greatly appreciated.
Sadly that bulletin seems way too real.
It’s bad enough with peace – I don’t want to imagine a world null & void of it.
And – with that I leave my higs & smiles… xx 🙂 🙂 xx
Dangit – I meants hugs…Is higs even a real word?
Oops – I did it again (And – I’m not singing Britney Spears’ song either).
Well if you spell it with two gs it is a theoretical particle that is part of the standard model of quantum physics. So I can go with that flow too! 🙂 xo
I’ll happily settle for lots of RoSy “higs” and smiles! 🙂 😉 xo
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brilliant my friend…. bravo! xxx
Thanks, you know me, outside of the box … 🙂 xx
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Absolutely brilliant!
George Orwell would be very impressed, Newspeak lives!
Thank you. I am flattered. George Orwell, wow! 🙂 xx
Beautiful interpretation Penny! Loved the thought which came out so clearly!
Thank you very much soumyav, I will admit to having rather strong views on this subject.
How tragic, and yet, how true.
You captured the conflict and contrast of the times we live in beautifully.
A thoughtful and profound piece, loved the haiku too.
Thank you Parul for both your comments and your compliments. They are very much appreciated by me!
Seeing the kids in the picture – what manner of man would want to start wars, I wonder. What a tragedy!
Yes Eric it is!
and thank you for taking part, Penny:)
Very happy to participate Padmini. A challenge I enjoy!
that was quite different, Penny:) and nicely done too. How did you come with the idea? What was your inspiration?
For me it was the idea of presenting contrasts. The news media by its nature is inflammatory, specific and to the point, almost brutal in it’s approach. The very opposite of what being peaceful means. The photo is self explanatory of course. The idea conveyed in the haiku was the very real awareness that each human has about the desire for personal peace as we go about living in a world that is anything but peaceful! A duality of sorts.
Penny, that photo says it all.
It does doesn’t it!
May it never reach that point – Peace dear Penny. Some are not meant to read the news for fear of dying daily with heartbreak. இڿڰۣ—
Hi Lesley, sigh, if only the news media (in all its formats) would share positive and uplifting information and content. An emphasis on the good things that ARE happening around the world too. Can you imagine the impact it would have for those who do view the news! Thank you for the beautiful rosebud Lesley ~ you made my day my friend! 🙂 xx
Awareness is important too. We have to find our own balance which can be really difficult some days as it feels like explosions are going off. You are very welcome for the rose – I keep a stash of them in my email for special messages ! xx