The Mindset of a Poet is the title of the July 24th and July 31st podcasts (listen on Anchor.fm). I had the pleasure of interviewing for almost an hour, my dear friend Bill Peters. If you have never heard of William Peters, Sr. also known as “Just Bill” it is my honor and pleasure to introduce you to him through these two episodes.

Bill is Kosovo’s 2015 International Poetry Festival Poet Laureate and recipient of “The Golden Grape Award” after presenting his book, “The Vine Keeper”. He chose poetry as his form of expression in 1966 at the early age of 15. Just as I did, Bill wandered away from pursuing his poetry to explore his different career paths. He eventually returned to his primary focus of expressing his thoughts and feelings through poetry.

In 2012, I was honored to participate in the anthology submission for “World Healing World Peace”. My entry, “If Only i could ...i would” was accepted among the top 30.  [This is an edited version]

If Only I Could ...I Would

If only I could reach across borders and touch someone’s heart

I would place within their spirit the essence of love, joy, and peace

I would caress their longing to resolve all stress and redefine their need

I would embrace their fears and trepidations; massage them until they disappear

If only I could reach across world borders and touch someone’s heart

I would breathe new hope into their life and guide them on the path of love

I would gently stroke their inner child and soothe away their tears

I would share a smile and words of humor to release their stagnant thoughts

If only I could reach across world borders and touch someone’s heart

I would be a servant leader showing the way; to serve and teach love, joy, and peace

I would expunge the aggressive nature that keeps conversations from flowing freely

I would work with poets, writers, and teachers to share the knowledge and wisdom of living peacefully

I only I could reach across world borders and touch someone’s heart

I would pour into them the same desire to instill world peace and love

I would provide an environment that is absent of anger, aggression, and regret

I would emanate the spirit of peace so others find comfort in my presence

If only I could reach them with the power given to me by God

I would achieve world healing and world peace through the power of true love

Please join with me in celebrating William Peters, Sr., “Just Bill” who can inspire someone whose passion is not writing poetry to write “If Only I Could ...I Would”.

Listen in on the Podcast platform of your choice.

You can find more poetry by Bill on the Inner Child Press website and Bill’s personal page.