A Call for Peace

On October 9, we celebrated Peace Day and HPMS’ 19th birthday. Our hearts were full as we watched students sing and recite poems honoring one of our most cherished values — living together in harmony. The celebration was a beautiful reminder of the peace and unity that connect us all. We’re so grateful to our community members who share their voice and spirit with our community. Sixth Level Ethan Rodriguez shared an original poem with our Hamilton Park Community. We are so pleased to be able to share it here with you!

A Call for Peace
By Ethan Rodriguez, grade 6, HPMS Class of 2028

Hello, my name is Ethan Rodriguez, and I believe personally that in the times we live in right now, all we truly need is peace. 

That is why I think that Hamilton Park Montessori School (HPMS) Peace Day is one of the most important days of the school year—where we can show our community and our world that in the end, our solution is love and peace, where we can show our kindness and our compassion. Also, as students and elders, one of our jobs is to be role models for younger children. Peace Day shows younger children generosity and unity. That’s why I created this original poem about the truth of peace.

I hope you enjoy it!

 

Peace is a River

Peace is the Sea

Peace is a Woodland with bushes and creeks

Peace is a Hi!

Peace is a smile

Peace is a kind gesture that might take a while

Peace is a warm hug when feeling sad

Peace is a birthday letter you leave for your dad

In the world that we live in

Peace is what we need

To create a community

Of love and unity

This is our moment!

We will rise!

With loving hearts and open eyes!

It starts with me

It starts with you

Our voices are strong

We all belong

Let’s stand as one

And plant a seed

Deeply rooted in empathy

We’ll beat our hearts

Like a might drum

And call for years of peace to come.