My War for Peace: poetry for personal & world peace

The poems of My War for Peace tell of our war for peace--both the personal struggle and our global struggle. A weighty subject and yet, the author doesn't forget his sense of humor.. Michael R. Patton doesn't forget the absurdity of the situation--especially when he's one being absurd. These poems tell of his inner battle, a battle he's still fighting--a battle no one ever wins completely. . Knowing of the difficulty, the author hopes to give us hope--but a realistic hope. Nothing sentimental or dreamy.. The poetry of My War for Peace is accessible, without seeming diluted or too familiar. It's contemporary, without ignoring the need for punctuation.