Rachel Corrie (1979-2006)



There Are No Sides To Peace



by Mary La Rosa

The years pass.

The poems continue.

Words string together

homage to Rachel

songs for Rachel

theatre about Rachel

not only anniversary

and memoriam

but constant

shining and reminder.

We do not forget

who are the peacemakers.

We do not forget

the actions they take

in the name of non violent peaceful struggle.

We do not forget

the injustice and the harsh penalties

towards those who stand unarmed but righteous

against the machines of war and occupation.

So many innocent broken bones and smashed lives!

between those who act and speak out against the violence

and those who perpetuate the violence.

But, through the dark prevailing doom

wrought by bombs and Caterpillars

and weapons of any destruction

hate does not diminish

the life and spirit of

one who acted upon good and peaceful intentions.

Rachel who put her life's conviction

into daily practice

Rachel who moved bravely beyond

a more comfortable life

in order to sustain oppressed lives.

Rachel did not only pray

She became the prayer

the hope of the world

There are no sides to peace.

Mary La Rosa

March 16, 2006



Previous poems for Rachel:

Road Kill:

http://www.bigmuddyimc.org/newswire/display/3067/index.php

http://utah.indymedia.org/news/2006/03/13380.php