Ayatollahs

From out of the dark
ages of martyrdom you
bring the wrong message

from this religion
of Mohammad that speaks of
the love of Allah.

A loving Allah
would not kill his own people
just to control them.

Love is the control
from the hearts of all people
who long for freedom.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Shango Avatar
December 16, 2009 at 5:04 AM
And love teaches with patience as you do ... I hope someone is listening. Bravo!
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December 12, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Wow! Powerful message in this poem. So much truth in your words. Love the last stanza. Thank you for sharing this poem with us and for your kind comment. Karen
Dvorkis Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 1:43 PM
Brilliant Sue.The only conclusion to make is that loving gods don't do unloving things.Oddly enough I learned that lesson from watching the documentary 'Jesus Camp' about some intense evangelicals out in Colorodo. They were saying things like 'Harry Potter and all wizards are sinful and will burn in eternal Hell' at which point I figured God would be the one to banish them there and so your lesson applied just as well. Personally my problem with all monotheistic religions is the one you describe
Iloduba Jnr Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 3:53 AM
this poem should be featured for the whole world to see.......every moslem.thank you for d congratulatory message on my featured poem.cheers.
Jordan Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 7:12 AM
Good Morning Sue, how do you do - Very powerful message in this poem - You know when I was in the hole in Prison I started writing Poetry (you know the story), which taught me what freedom truly is - It is but a frame of mind - When that pen would touch the paper I was no longer in that cell I was free - It was truly an amazing experience - Wonderful poem hon, Merry Christmas and God Bless, mj
La France Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 9:07 AM
How deep and moving is your pen. I had to read this several times. The third verse truly made me want to cry. A fascinating write. And thank you for your comment on my poem, Carved in Stone
Derequito Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 10:20 PM
From paleontology to politics and now to religious fanaticism, you never run out of exciting subjects. What's next in your writing agenda, Sue, Tiger Woods' travail? Happy holidays. Fred (PS I won't mind if you choose me as your next subject and call me a desert Sheik, just be sure to make me look nice!!! LOL)
Lopez Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 7:22 PM
love is what reaches and heals people. thoughts well pened!
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 8:46 AM
I wish the whole world could read this one, Sue. Love to you. Lovingly, Dane Ann (soup mail)
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