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Questions exist with no answers In my quest for origins and ends I see others like me, sociable open to beauty, struggling to know divinity- Yet in all my quiet contemplation I cannot screen out war or incomprehensible cruelty The ranks in uniform, the tanks the weapons of destruction The history which never wipes out thought of new aggressions Boundary fences, treeless camps ugly emotions, shouting, fists the build-up to destruction The sudden hurt, the grinding discomfort The tears, the flowers, the prayers with hope and reverence Our pity for the suffering We blame God not seeing his mercy yet only he above all sees everything

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/7/2022 2:43:00 PM

Finally found one I had not seen. Sadly true and very well written

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 11/7/2022 3:34:00 PM

So glad you could stop by. Yes regretfully, due to a busy life My poetry fell by the wayside - a Muse interrupted. I try to join in the contests whenever I can. I admire your constant stream of writing. Way to go friend.

Omojewve Emmanuel Brown

Date: 9/30/2022 12:20:00 PM

man create war and all the sad things we all are witnessing . but God will not leave us uncomforted

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/30/2022 6:35:00 PM

Thankyou Pastor Brown. Your faith is strong.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 9/13/2022 4:20:00 AM

God does not create wars. It is people creating the havoc. XXX

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/13/2022 5:34:00 AM

The Ten Commandments if followed would save mankind from self destruction but hubris and strong will overrides the wisdom unfortunately. SuZ

Timothy Ray

Date: 9/12/2022 9:44:00 AM

i have been following this since the dawn of the neolithic period when agriculture produced abundance and it brought, in reality, armies....such rich questions you raise, and alas....the only answer i have come up with....manunkind....but the reality is it is not the whole story...and therein the blessing....

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/13/2022 5:31:00 AM

Yes, the quest for power and greed are the seeds for destruction, Timray: I know you have read endlessly on all these questions and find no easy answers. SuZ

Arlo Parker

Date: 9/11/2022 8:55:00 PM

A wonderful piece with rich wisdom and truth that needs to rise to highest levels of the world's "leaders". We're abandoning God; He's still there patiently and sadly waiting. :-)

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/12/2022 4:36:00 AM

I appreciate your thoughtful words. Welcome to PoetrySoup, Ario. Best, SuZ

Valsa George

Date: 9/11/2022 9:12:00 AM

A sensitive person wonders why there is cruelty and war. We often blame God for our miseries. But they are our own make and we are responsible for most of it. It is our choice most of the time. Those who are compassionate feel sorry for the misery of others. An insightful poem, dear Suzanne

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/12/2022 4:38:00 AM

Thanks dear, Valsa. I agree. It is up to us and making the best choices. SuZ

Bill Baker

Date: 9/10/2022 4:47:00 PM

Insightful poetry, SuZ. the tragedy of war is that there is war. There's no need to kill other people. Hate adds to the problem, Love is the answer, but the price is too much for most to pay. Very thought-provoking poem my friend. I hope you find the answers you are searching for. Hugs, Bill

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/11/2022 3:18:00 AM

Hi Bill: Thanks for your insightful comment. So many men march to war fearing death but they march anyway. Which triggers more questions. What motivation is stronger than the fear of death? Fear of being labeled a coward? Or, fear of loss of liberty? A riddle with few answers. Hugs, SuZ

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/10/2022 8:26:00 AM

We can be cruel but can also be merciful and giving, and it is our choice what to be

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/10/2022 9:29:00 AM

So true, Michelle: Good to see you today. Hugs, SuZ

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/10/2022 8:02:00 AM

I like this faith-based work. I don't know but I do know in a way why man destroys himself, others and the earth. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/10/2022 9:25:00 AM

Hi Sara: This is one of my earlier poems from 2003. I‘ve reached the conclusion that Mankind is willful and gives in to temptation very easily. Each individual makes choices and lives with the consequences of those choices. Some are caught up in the disasters of other’s bad choices and so it goes on. The battle of good and evil. SuZ

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/10/2022 7:03:00 AM

He certainly does Suz, many quick to blame God for their woes, they need to look closer to home. Hope you're well keeping well. Tom

Suzanne Delaney
Date: 9/10/2022 9:28:00 AM

Tom, I am in total agreeance,(is that a real word?) lol Yes. Keeping well as I hope you are. SuZ