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Give Peace a Chance Two

I say I want peace Yet I hate my brother Perhaps not the right word In reality I fear him Will he take what is mine These things I feel are so important My colored beads The sweat of my brow My security My piece of mind Will he come like a thief in the night Devour my children My way of life My imaginary freedom I do not allow my heart to be swayed I am ever vigilant Unable to hear Picking out prickly words Hanging on inconsistencies Believing I am righteous Some how God is on my side How can He be on both I look through clouded eyes Through the veil of my own deceit Still I am told to love my brother Turn the other cheek Allow God to fight the battle Unable to practice what I preach I have met the war mongers They are reflected in our mirrors We gather around banquet tables Drive our fancy cars Enslave others children All the while we live in sanctimonious bliss Peace can never exist Without sacrifice We must live with less Stop sacrificing lives Think along different lines Peace starts within our minds Only then can it be real It requires many spokes To strengthen this wheel Let us all dine Sit at prosperity's table Share God's bounty Join peaceably Enjoy this blessed meal

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Caleah Buil

Date: 6/27/2013 9:14:00 AM

True words in this. It's so hard to leave things in God's hands instead of taking it up in yours. Peace does does indeed start with yourself. Loved the messages in both these poems. :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/9/2013 8:30:00 AM

my, a very uplifting work of art, richard... you move me with your words.. yes to peace; lovely!..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2013 1:34:00 PM

Thanks Nette, coming from a poet as talented as yourself that is a wonderful compliment. Hugs Rick

Monterey Sirak

Date: 6/9/2013 4:57:00 AM

I don't know whether this one or the other is for the contest, but they are both winners.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2013 1:35:00 PM

Thanks Monterey, the first one is in the contest but I personally prefer this one.

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/8/2013 3:34:00 PM

this is so inspiring Richard, and so sincere...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/8/2013 5:16:00 PM

Thanks Harry, I appreciate your visits today

Timothy Hicks

Date: 6/8/2013 12:41:00 PM

This was captivating, Richard. I'm curious though, is the brother you are referring to literal or is it a metaphor? I can tell the subject really gets to you... for the words and thoughts are flowing like wine. Good to have you back, my friend. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Vegas and still left with a decent amount of money... lol.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/8/2013 1:07:00 PM

Metophorical brother. At the Seattle airport almost home. Thanks for commenting Tim.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/7/2013 5:07:00 AM

:-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/8/2013 1:07:00 PM

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