by Francisco Gomes de Matos, an applied peace linguist from Recife, Brazil. Para ver outros poemas escritos por ele, visite o site www.humiliationstudies.org

As a brave peace maker

He tirelessly traveled

to seven Continents

countries big and small

soils he kissed them all

As a serene peace messenger

He affectionately spoke

to millions of people

in languages big and small

spiritually he spoke them all

As a wise peace promoter

He patiently talked

with many heads of state

on conflicts big and small

preached Peace above all

As a keen peace educator

dignity and justice he kindly taught

women, men, children, adults

through lessons big and small

showed Hope for all

As a planetary citizen

he went to East and West

made pleas for solidarity

humane actions, big and small

In deep Faith he loved us all

In a blessed role

He humbly played his part

in lands where joy and suffering

may co-exist, big and small

Yes, PEACE traveled the earth

a permanent reminder for all