Peace begins with me

Peace begins with me,
starting over and breaking free.
Peace begins with me,
opening my eyes and beginning to see.
Peace begins with me,
curious about what I am going to be.
Peace begins with me,
knowing I no longer have to flee.
Peace begins with me,
having self-dignity.
Peace begins with me,
taking on more responsibility.
Peace begins with me,
because peace is being happy,
and this is why peace begins with me.

-Richard.D.Marco III