A Community of Peace

July 25, 2011 - 5:15am — quadraptor

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I awoke from the shelter of the Ruins,
Raindrops on my snout.
Looking to the dark sky,
I realized that it was a particular day...

There was an odd feel to the day.
That I should be mourning,
The loss of a loved one...
And the sadness of a country far away...

But I stood, shook the rain off of my fur,
And walked out of the place to find others waiting.
They were sitting around Run's memorial,
All there for the same purpose.

I joined them, and sent my prayers to the sky.
The rain seemed to cleanse my thoughts,
And purified that which I prayed for.
I saw the others doing the same...

Soon a few became many.
Nearly the entire Forest was here,
Sitting, standing, occasionally dancing.
Some knew what this was, others didn't.

But it didn't matter today.
They came, they sat, they stood, they danced.
For this day, we were all finding peace.
Rivalries and grudges did not matter this day.

Young fawns, majestic stags, lovely does, old ones...
Green, red, blue, white, black, orange, brown...
It did not matter who we were or what we believed in.
We were all here together, all for one purpose.

The sky wept today to wash away our burdens,
So we could open our eyes and consider others,
Those who were suffering much more than we were,
And those who had left us from this world.

I looked to all of them sitting here,
Watched their eyes as they nodded to me.
And in this moment, I discovered a hidden gem.
We really have it all, together.

This day, it did not matter who we were or where we came from.
It did not matter what we looked like or what we thought.
All that mattered was the unity and fellowship we offered.
We truly were one big family, each and every one of us.

This day, I woke up thinking I would mourn and be full of sorrow,
But I found something much greater, much more beautiful...
Hope, peace, love, serenity, warmth, unity, strength, beauty...
It was in each and every one of your faces today.

I could not have asked for more.
Thank you for being by my side during this day.
Thank you for turning a day of sorrow into a day of peace.
But most importantly...

Thank you for being you!

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July 25, 2011 - 5:24am — Kaoori

&hearts;

♥

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July 25, 2011 - 5:28am — Sphene

This was my true first day in

This was my true first day in TEFc and in the forest and I made it one to remember. I can't believe that from just attending the memorial for those who were lost I made someone feel loved and supported. All who could attend and all of those deer who couldn't attend but still sent their prayers should be proud of what they did today. It always helps someone to know that they have support and love from others they don't even know.

July 25, 2011 - 5:35am — Kaoori

^ what a wonderful statement.

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July 25, 2011 - 5:41am — ShikaTale

I just can't find the

I just can't find the greatest words to define this peice<33 Im glad I supported and helped you find the peace you needed.

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July 25, 2011 - 6:07am — Pegasicorn

&hearts;&hearts;&hearts;&hear

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All my deer's speech colors because I'm a dork.

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July 25, 2011 - 8:34am — SilverBells

Oh my word Pegasicorn you're

Oh my word Pegasicorn you're too sweet. ;3; heeheehee

Lovely writing Quad. I wasn't there, I missed it by a day. :C But I sent some songs over here~

http://endlessforest.org/community/1st-annual-rememberance-day-july-24th-2011

♥

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July 25, 2011 - 10:40am — Spyrre

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July 25, 2011 - 11:22am — Flyleaf

Such a beautiful statement !!

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July 25, 2011 - 11:35am — z.m123

&hearts;!

♥!

July 25, 2011 - 12:25pm — Dampir

Beautiful.

July 25, 2011 - 12:44pm — Snowsauria

This almost made me cry.

This almost made me cry. ♥

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July 25, 2011 - 2:49pm — Athwardra

I wish we could forget

I wish we could forget rivalries all the time and just be in the forest. Yesterday was wonderful.

Much love for you, Quad, the Norwegians here and away, and the entire community.

July 26, 2011 - 12:00am — quadraptor