Nonviolence, a light throughout darkness

In a world that's filled with strife, Non-violence must be our guiding light. For wars and conflicts never solve The problems that we must evolve. Violence breeds more violence, An endless cycle with no end in sight. It tears apart communities, And shatters families in its might.

But non-violence is a different way, A path that leads to a brighter day. It's a choice to seek a peaceful end And to treat others as our friends.

Non-violence is a strength, not a weakness. It takes courage to choose not to be full of meekness, To seek justice with compassion, And to strive for peaceful action.

It means we value human life And recognize that we are alike, That no one deserves to suffer, And we must help each other.

So let us choose non-violence And make it our top priority. For only in peace can we truly thrive, And create a world where all can survive. Amelia Snyder ‘25