Let Us Pray

with power in hand hatred in the heart sending us out into the street for justification a fellow man, a child the freedom to bare load, aim, fire for sport, for dwelling, for self my right, my constitution, my God this castle of all knowing dimly lit corridors shallow moat prevents the truth a tu quoque fallacy the stench of apathy lack of prayer from becoming our focus

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Karen Da

Date: 7/25/2018 9:08:00 AM

It's a nice poem. Keep writing..

Ricky Muse
Date: 7/26/2018 6:55:00 PM

Thanks Karen.

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/14/2018 1:12:00 PM

Wow! I love the deep vibe of your powerful poem Richard.. Eloquently expressed with your poetic artistry! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Ashley
Date: 3/16/2018 4:29:00 PM

Lol! Never underestimate the power of your muse!! :)

Ricky Muse
Date: 3/14/2018 6:51:00 PM

Susan a poem became a poem here. I was writing about something else and suddenly the direction shifted. I hate it when my poems disobey.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 2/19/2018 2:00:00 AM

This is very powerful. Thank you, Kai

Ricky Muse
Date: 3/14/2018 6:49:00 PM

Kai thanks for stopping by.

Maria Williams

Date: 10/8/2017 11:34:00 PM

A very deep and powerful write Richard. Awesome ...Maria

Ricky Muse
Date: 10/9/2017 5:36:00 AM

When will we learn Maria, when will we learn? Thanks for stopping bye..................peace!

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 10/3/2017 11:43:00 AM

i am still of the belief, more so then ever, that guns create the opportunity to murder with impunity.

Ricky Muse
Date: 10/3/2017 12:54:00 PM

Power is a drug that can impair your judgement just like alcohol. When you mix it with anger, alienation, stress, mental illness, alcohol, cocaine etc. the results can be Sandy Hook, San Bernardino, Orlando, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Columbine or Vegas.

Patricia Cresswell

Date: 10/2/2017 10:31:00 PM

Powerful write!!! Will read again much to learn from this piece.

Ricky Muse
Date: 10/3/2017 12:50:00 PM

Thanks Pat. You have no idea how much I appreciate your support.