Peacemaking song

 Maybe you've heard the song 'Heal the world' sung by Michael Jackson at least once. Michael Jackson was one of the most popular singer in the world and many people know and sing his songs. During his life time, he hoped the world peace. So he made the song to show his thought of the world peace. He said to his fan that he was proud of composing 'Heal the world'.

Still there are many social, religious dispute and continuous anti-peace incident in this world. So many people want the world peace nowadays. There are many ways of expressing and practicing peace. I think that singing a peace song could be one of that. So why don't we sing a peacemaking song together, and make one more step closer to the finish line of the world peace?

Heal the world - Michael Jackson

There’s a place in your heart

And I know that it is love

And this place could be much

Brighter than tomorrow

And if you really try

You’ll find there’s no need to cry

In this place you’ll feel

There’s no hurt or sorrow

There are ways to get there

If you care enough for the living

Make a little space

Make a better place

Heal the world

Make it a better place

For you and for me

And the entire human race

There are people dying

If you care enough for the living

Make a better place

For you and for me

Symbols of peace

     This morning, I saw a white dove on the street. It was interesting to see a white dove because the white one is rare to see. However, people were trying get away from it as far as possible. People of these days consider dove as a dirty animal. I found this ironic because dove (especially white dove) was considered sacred animal long time ago.

              In the story of Noah, a dove brings a freshly plucked olive leaf which is a sign of life after the Flood. So people adopted Noah’s dove and olive leaf as symbols of peace.

             Along with dove, olive branch is also a symbol of peace. Back in the 5^th century BC, the ancient Greeks believed it drove away evil spirits, and it also was the attribute of the goddess of peace.

 

             Moreover, you might also know this peace sign. It is internationally well-known for the symbol of peace which was designed by Gerald Holtom for the British nuclear disarmament.

             In the process of finding the symbols of peace, I not only found the symbols of peace but also songs, festivals, and even flags! It really impressed me of the fact that lots of people were yearning for peace to come. Moreover, it reminds me of the song, "Heal the world," by Michael Jackson. Like in the lyrics of the son, I hope we REALLY make a better place soon.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_symbols#The_peace_sign

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