Pearson was awarded the Prize specifically for his skill
At achieving creative negotiated solutions to still
Ongoing dissension between neighboring states, testing
International peacekeeping forces in the Middle East, wresting
Wrangling Israel and Egypt, unwillingly, to the table
And through prolonged U.N. mediation. He was able,
Throughout his life of international public service,
To use power, cooperation and creativity for Peace’s purpose.
He was called a “cold warrior”- anti-communist, and helped to found
The U.N. – its rules, procedures and balances, its friend.
He lived through the German bombing of London – to become
A founding member of NATO: Canada, the U.S. and Europe uniting.
He stated we are now emerging into an age when one
Civilization must live peacefully next to another in mutual learning.
June Edvenson 