Open Our Eyes God

They kick God out of classrooms
And evil walks right in
Innocents are led to slaughter
Before their lives can even begin
Our jaws drop from the shock
We are appalled by such a crime,
But we voted for laws to kick god out
To usher in such times
I remember morning prayers in class
And a hymn or two we'd sing
We would join hands around the flagpole
A give thanks for the grace he brings.
This nation was founded on godly principals
And his blessings poured out each day
But we grew up trying it on our own 
And look at the troubles that come our way.
You dont have to believe me
And keep turning your head away
But the proof is happening before our eyes
And gets worse each passing day
Theres now a number of innocent children,
Who are sitting before Gods throne
And hes wrapping his love around them
Because this world has let them go.
How much suffering must we endure 
What will it take to make things right
We must allow God to rule our lives
Til evil is banished from our sight.
We can blame it on the monsters
Or some will  curse God for what was done
But we should look real hard at our own direction
If this battle is truly to be won

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 1/4/2018 5:36:00 PM
So very true! Loved reading your work.
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Date: 12/20/2012 3:26:00 PM
Carl, wow... the images are life like.. i hate the image,,, but, it happened.. The poem is a painful thought... always~PD
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Date: 12/19/2012 7:31:00 PM
Perfect Carl !!! The msg I try so hard to spread! I just can't see this world getting any better though...For we were told what must happen first. A Fav poem 4 me. Very wise write my friend.
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Date: 12/18/2012 7:06:00 PM
A very, very powerful and meaningful write. I remember when God was in my classroom....Thank you for your comments..Hugs, Holly Moore
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