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WORDS
by Regis H. Schilken → (All Poetry by Regis H. Schilken)
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Words!
So often religion drives crosses and pikes between two peoples;
Since one holds God's promise, the others cannot be equal.
When philosophy, logic and science study God, One is He.

 

 Religions hold no truth--all are born in myth and mystery.

Words!
Tyrants feel their guns and troops protect their right
To uphold their rule of fear--a despotic fright.
But suppressed people wait to prove their rulers' wrong;
As morale toughens and the popular mind grows strong.

If a people vote-in leaders who place a nation's plight beyond themselves--

When insurrectionists wish to lead the nation towards war,
The most civilized act for leaders—their greatest chore—
Is to draw all parties to meet. Ev'n the Taliban in faith
Are given the same equal power to negotiate.

Words!
Wars can not stay won by military might alone.
They lead to bloody bouts and atrocities unatoned.
'Tis not the civilized way to build a nation home.
Words integrate and accept in others what seems odd.
"In the beginning was the word and the word was with God."


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 Reviews of "WORDS"
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on March 6, 2011
You are correct. Wars will not stay won by military might. Not even close. Religions hold one truth, they can not be reconciled. We're screwed. Patrick

Reviewed by Daniel Keith
Reviewed on February 27, 2011
Gives us all something to really think about. Great write Regis. May God bless you every day of your life.

Daniel

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on February 26, 2011
Wowwwww is right..wonderful writing sweet man...as always a pure pleasure to read you....stay safe and well..Hugsss

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 26, 2011
Yoou called hat is going on in the world, Regis. In the case of despots, words, backed up with bloody violence is a recipe for eventual disaaster.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on February 26, 2011
So much truth in this to think about...wow. Great write.
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