"peace?"

in quiet daze,
in solemn pace,
      “peace?”
      scratched well worn---
      utterly useless!
      here there be none!
longing moment's respite we be,
agonizing world-- long we be free!
surrender! surrender!
      tired, weary soul longs glee!
“peace?” bitter, unpleasant taste
      lingers in this mouth laced,
longing moment's respite
      we want flight!!!
“peace?” darkness ignite!
running won't give delight,
      goodbye respite,
      we must stand 'n fight!