Want the Key

Man waits for his second coming, but is to blind to see
He came million of times before, but we didn't use our key

Each year, many millions of children, are born of his flesh
but, it's greed for riches and wealth, mankind does enmesh

Word's meanings, are tangled and stretched, to what end
with all this organized confusion, will mankind ever mend

His shape shifters still arrive here, as legends from the past
Will they lead us to his heaven, or keep us wandering aghast

Why?  Our key is simple, all men must get on their knees,
Bow to worship and pray for children, and seek to appease

Their hearts and eyes, hold a true wealth, of riches untold
It can be seen in their spirit, outshining all of mans gold

Children are not just a resource, to be used and disposed
Born to us, his key, if we love, cherish, teach.  It's enclosed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 2/16/2016 1:33:00 AM
This write really strikes home Tom' just a few days ago I was pondering on the help of 'wisdom' and considering different types valued by mankind, then I realised the best was 'the wisdom of a child'
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Date: 3/6/2013 4:14:00 PM
this is a very important message, Tom. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 3/6/2013 11:07:00 AM
Congrats on your win. Thought provoking.
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Date: 3/5/2013 11:12:00 PM
" Children are not just a resource, to be used and disposed Born to us, his key, if we love, cherish, teach. It's enclosed" Congrat, Tom!
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Date: 3/5/2013 9:31:00 PM
Tom, your poetry is beautiful, and reads with reason. love the thoughts and meaning of your couplets...A nice and lovely win~ always~ LINDA
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Date: 3/5/2013 4:31:00 PM
Excellent, Tom. Congrats. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 3/5/2013 5:53:00 AM
A very beautiful write with a very inspiring message my dear friend, Tom! Thank you so much for sharing and my big congratulations on your awesome win! love/hugs, Leonora
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Date: 3/5/2013 1:16:00 AM
Congrats on your win Tom xx
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Date: 2/25/2013 11:55:00 AM
Tom, I like this...David
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