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So Many Tears
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So Many Tears |
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D.Lester Young Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1219Austin, Tx |
This poem is not made to offend anyone. I am trying to make people understand the individuality of the belief of their own faith and the tolerance needed for other opinions. God, I know you got mad Creating all those languages In all those races of creeds of confusion But why did you have to create so many tears That a waterfall will not stop them In God’s name why are there so many zealots Proclaiming their undying faith In the alliance of exterminating other divine beliefs In the sterilization of the perfect race Is this not what God did not want, one voice Can we not hold hands in God’s light In the peace of understanding His message In divine illumination of other people’s prayers In whatever teaching they hold true to their hearts And allow others the freedom of their faith If I speak against a Jew must I become anti-Semitic Speak badly about a Moslem to become an infidel Use the wrong word in front of a Baptist to become a sinner Is the only way to salvation being saved as a Protestant While Catholics have the only way to heaven What religion is right all the time Or are they all human creations with human frailties God, I can not hold back the tears Here is one for a Jew, Moslem, Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, … And thousands more religions Including hundreds more for those that believe In some sort of higher being My eyes are swollen for the peace God instilled in me To respect the religions of the world While others crusade in wars of ideology Sending millions to a land with no more fears Their dried tears being remembered in rainbows Let me offer a prayer in whatever language you choose Translate my heart of tears against hatred and injustice Against any form of insanity That makes one race better than another one Or making one religion annihilate another Email me if at davelyoung1@hotmail.com D.Lester Young (06/26/02) Tuscaloosa, AL Copyright © D.Lester Young (White Eagle poetry) http://www.authorsden.com/visit/author.asp?AuthorID=5012 |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
D.L.Y.-- Interesting and timely poem. My thought--God by any other name would still be God. I came across a quote by Martin Buber in which he said, "There is so much evil done in the Name of God, that I am sure that He would like to change His Name." This poem needs to be read. Thanks for posting.  Shenachie |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
I agree with Bridgett, it NEEDS to be read. I love the way you've seen what so many others refuse to. Krishankins your 100grit love is smoothing my soul |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
I've read it and I agree with it; I may not believe in God, I may think that most religions are pushy, human created zealots . But I do how ever think that all people should be themselfs, why would we all be born different if we were suppost to be, act, do and think exactly the same ... Here's to your faith and the faith of your neibour . And your right, I think everyone should read this . Great poem, L.of.L. Tom . XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 'There is only a very thin line between genius and insanity, this is measured only on sucess; I am proud to be considered an under-achieving genius'. |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I don't think it's got anything to do with God. God created man a free moral agent. Otherwise we would all be puppets. Thankfully he did that. If we choose to abuse that privlege then the responsibility rests on us. Man has been given every chance available to try and govern himself properly and with success but has failed miserably! Scientists have concluded that we (mankind) because of a love of money and power have ruined the earth. Mankind causes most of these tears himself. While inherited imperfection causes the rest of them...My heart goes out to the sick and infirmed because of that. I firmly believe that after thousands of years of unsuccessful administration that mankind will eventually have to realize that only divine intervention on a global scale, will cure the problems the world faces. Too late for man to fix it himself. God didn't instill thoughts of selfishness and greed in the hearts of men....They developed that on their own. But man has always developed ways to govern himself through his own understanding. During the second world war ministers and priests were called "Skypilots" This song by Eric Burdon sums up the basics of that trash..... He blesses the boys as they stand in line The smell of gun grease and the bayonets they shine He's there to help them all that he can To make them feel wanted he's a good holy man Sky pilot.....sky pilot How high can you fly You'll never, never, never reach the sky He smiles at the young soldiers Tells them its all right He knows of their fear in the forthcoming fight Soon there'll be blood and many will die Mothers and fathers back home they will cry Sky pilot.....sky pilot How high can you fly You'll never, never, never reach the sky He mumbles a prayer and it ends with a smile The order is given They move down the line But he's still behind and he'll meditate But it won't stop the bleeding or ease the hate As the young men move out into the battle zone He feels good, with God you're never alone He feels tired and he lays on his bed Hopes the men will find courage in the words that he said Sky pilot.....sky Pilot How high can you fly You'll never, never, never reach the sky You're soldiers of God you must understand The fate of your country is in your young hands May God give you strength Do your job real well If it all was worth it Only time it will tell In the morning they return With tears in their eyes The stench of death drifts up to the skies A soldier so ill looks at the sky pilot Remembers the words "Thou shalt not kill" Sky pilot.....sky pilot How high can you fly You never, never, never reach the sky Do you really think a LOVING God would appoint such men to oversee the death of millions of young men! Huh! I say no! Man appointed himself into those positions! Yes the tears are sad! But there will come a day when man will be ruled by a theocracy. If that doesn't happen then we will al be gone and sooner than we think. Realism I am thinking.....I know many others have their point of view! |
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