There’s a war outside that rages and turns the night to day The blood-soaked sand of a ravaged land covers centuries of hate
There are fools inside praying Immersed in their own pain Pompous in delusion they march on toward the end
There’s no future in the ancient words of dogma and division only death and burning flesh that paves the way to heaven
But our world will keep on turning freedom will survive Kids will grow they'll have their own and know the joy of life People will keep learning Mistakes will still be made Rivers will still flow Workers will be paid
There’s a war inside that rages in the hearts and minds of all who see the light behind the strife between the lines of fault
I like this write.
Reminds me of myself.
It's strange when someone dies or is born. all the rage and loathing and pain that you go through the happiness and joy and love you feel, then you look at a stranger and they have no idea what is going on. You get the feeling that your whole life is changing and a huge impact is comming but no one knows but you.
It's a wierd feeling. This poem reminds me of that.
Great write!
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on October 5, 2006
There’s no future in the ancient words
of dogma and division
only death
and burning flesh
that paves the way to heaven
Indeed well said..during the recent war here in Croatia that was a reality..I hear ya!
You wrote this poem in such a short time but with so much feeling. It is a superbly written piece and I agree with much that you've written. You and I differ when it comes to the fundamentals but can agree that religion is often the cause of conflict and war. I believe it has nothing to do with the religion per se, but in the interpretation of religion and this has everything to do with people and little to do with God. I know that in spite of your resistance to religion, you do believe in God and that, in my mind, is all that matters.
Gloom and doom is what I read, hear and see in the mass media when believing in ourselves is why we face tomorrow. We true believers know that war is historic and belief can make all things change...even war.
This is a exceptional pen. I am treasuring it as a masterpiece.
Thank you for a peaceful heartbeat.
Susan
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on August 3, 2006
I like this. Upliifting, in the face of all the naysayers around us, and of whom I have even voice my own dark gloom of the days we find outself in. I like this. Uplifting.
Interesting viewpoints expressed here Edwin, yes we are fortunate that here in our countries we get to watch our kids grow and have families. As I look on in sadness at the innocent kids being slaughtered around the world though I feel guilty that we are so fortunate. I don't have the answers but I wonder how long we can sit comfortably at home before taking a serious stand. Anyway good write my friend.
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Reminds me of myself.
It's strange when someone dies or is born. all the rage and loathing and pain that you go through the happiness and joy and love you feel, then you look at a stranger and they have no idea what is going on. You get the feeling that your whole life is changing and a huge impact is comming but no one knows but you.
It's a wierd feeling. This poem reminds me of that.
Great write!
There’s no future in the ancient words
of dogma and division
only death
and burning flesh
that paves the way to heaven
Indeed well said..during the recent war here in Croatia that was a reality..I hear ya!
Vesna
With love...Snuggles
in the hearts and minds of all
who see the light
behind the strife
between the lines of fault
I and you belong to this group. Fantastic poem.
This is a exceptional pen. I am treasuring it as a masterpiece.
Thank you for a peaceful heartbeat.
Susan
There’s no future in the ancient words
of dogma and division
only death
and burning flesh
that paves the way to heaven
Paul;-)
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