Retribution – something justly deserved.
Retaliation – to return like for like, especially evil for evil.
Revenge – to inflict punishment in return for injury or insult.
Their arms hold only memories, Their hearts ache with loss, Their souls struggle for answers, As their son’s broken body slowly returns home.
Should we beg for retribution? Should we fight for retaliation? Will either bring justice or comfort to a family in sorrow.
Politicians place the blame on other politicians -- Enemies place the blame on their enemies.
Sometimes evil is simply evil, begotten of itself, by evil-doers who proclaim "Revenge" as justification.
Evil has no honor; it hides behind dogmas written by those who would shudder at Evil’s false claims.
May God bless the fallen man and his family in their pain But may Allah smite the evil-doers for their joy in wicked deeds.
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Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on May 14, 2004
Leysa, yes their are some very evil doers who rob us of our sons and daughters, and it is easy to see why hatred and a desire for revenge is an easy thing to feel. I know I feel it now for the man who cut
off the head of the American recently. But what justification can I really give to this thinking.. I know I would do it if given the chance, but I also know in the others countries fighting against us,
there are many mothers and fathers crying for their dead sons and daughters as in America and our allied countries. Does our loving God take sides or has he given man the free will to do as he pleases and let the chips fall were they may? Think about it. Your wrote a very challenging poem. Bill Murray
Two wrongs does not make one right. Sad that humans can take God and hide behind him to justify their actions when for sure it is Mr. Evil they hide behind.
exceelent and to the point you have done here
Tommy
Leysa, I cannot imagine the pain and the grief those parents are going through right now.
I know they blame the government..but I also know they just simply blame. They have to cope..and that's the way they are doing so.
I blame hate.
I pray his parents and family and friends heal with only good memories..
Somehow I don't see that happening..and for that I'm sorry.
Excellent write Leysa. Lisa
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off the head of the American recently. But what justification can I really give to this thinking.. I know I would do it if given the chance, but I also know in the others countries fighting against us,
there are many mothers and fathers crying for their dead sons and daughters as in America and our allied countries. Does our loving God take sides or has he given man the free will to do as he pleases and let the chips fall were they may? Think about it. Your wrote a very challenging poem. Bill Murray
exceelent and to the point you have done here
Tommy
Smiles,
cynth'ya lewis reed
Reindeer
family is suffering....this is so well written Leysa.
One of the best on this subject...floria
I know they blame the government..but I also know they just simply blame. They have to cope..and that's the way they are doing so.
I blame hate.
I pray his parents and family and friends heal with only good memories..
Somehow I don't see that happening..and for that I'm sorry.
Excellent write Leysa. Lisa
Love Tinka
heartbreaking--mr. berg's family is in my thoughts and prayers *tears*
(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :(