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Open Poetry #40

In God's Name

ivordavies
Senior Member

since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

0 posted 2007-04-21 02:57 AM

In God’s Name

No answer in diplomacy,
No answer in revenge,
while people die so many deaths
as they try to avenge
the sins that eons
have evolved
to hatred for their foes.
For all are right
and all are wrong
depending where one goes.

There is no way that we can find
a way to end all war,
as in God’s name
we claim the world
that we are fighting for,
and pain will never go away
when others kill your kin.
But killing them
helps null the pain,
no matter if you win.

So damn the World
And damn the God
that breeds a life of hate,
if someone killed my next of kin
I'd help them meet their fate.
There is no answer
that can cure
or peace forever gain,
diplomacy or sweet revenge
will never ease the pain.

Ivor G Davies

The moment created this second, is a moment that's going to last.
It lives the full spectrum of time, the future, the present and past.

Earth Angel
Member Empyrean

since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

1 posted 2007-04-21 11:38 AM

"and pain will never go away
when others kill your kin."

..."There is no answer
that can cure
or peace forever gain,
diplomacy or sweet revenge
will never ease the pain."

War sucks! And I find it even more abhorrent when its done in the name of God!

Powerful poem!

Linda

Drauntz
Member Elite

since 2007-03-16

Posts 2905
Los Angeles California

2 posted 2007-04-21 12:07 PM

we are in this cycle. truly.

enjoyed

ivordavies
Senior Member

since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

3 posted 2007-04-21 02:44 PM

Linda,

Most wars are done in the name of Good or God, I have difficulty in laying blame if the cause is justified by circumstance. I do however feel most are justified for personal gain and I hope the old adage 'Evil is returned ten fold' holds true.

Not very compasionate with the poor misguided fortune makers, am I?

Ivor

ivordavies
Senior Member

since 2007-01-10

Posts 739
Chester, England

4 posted 2007-04-21 02:45 PM

Drauntz,

Sure are!

Ivor

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