Today is Conflict Resolution Day. 

To honor this occasion, I would like to share a poem, written by the 2nd Place Winner in last year's Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) poetry contest.

It captures the essence of today ... especially powerful in the words of a child.

Morning, Evening, Night

By Brooklyn A. (Grade 6-8)

Sometimes peace is like the morning.

Everyone gets a fresh start.

Just as the sun comes up to greet us,

And the moon says farewell,

We call out to peace for our part.

Likewise, peace is like evening.

Everyone has a chance to reflect.

When you talk things out,

Listen to each other,

Your heart will come to respect.

Finally, peace is like the night.

All of us can quietly rest.

Dreaming of unity,

Free of distress,

This hope, our everlasting quest.

Thank-you for celebrating with me.