Dear God

Some Muslims have been fighting for a while
	to force people to worship God their style.
	In Syria a deep and wounding fissure
	between the I.S and the Christian Militia.
	Some Hindus and some Sikhs just don't get on
  	and won't be happy until one of them is gone.
	And the Buddhists persecuted in Tibet
	by some Communists who haven't got God yet.
	In an old Jerusalem church, though quite aloof
	seven faiths have lots of bust-ups on the roof.
	All religions that are based on peace and love:
	well- it looks like someone went and shot the dove.
	And on high, with exasperated frown
	the one who made us sadly gazes down
	on those who maim and murder in his name
	yet he still loves each one of them the same.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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October 17, 2016 at 7:33 AM
'Shot the dove' is right. God has to be utterly perplexed, wondering why he ever gave us free will?! He is not amused...well instated poetry Viv!
Martyn Avatar
July 22, 2016 at 3:18 PM
Beautiful sentiment. If only we could fix what is broken with the power of words.
Ward Avatar
August 9, 2015 at 4:14 AM
Oh yes, I remember the pursed lips, but I was whistling, Viv. Julia, xx
Ward Avatar
August 9, 2015 at 3:06 AM
A well put-together composition, Viv. Julia, xx
Wigley Avatar
August 9, 2015 at 3:26 AM
Thanks for blowing the dust off, Julia. Viv x
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February 20, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Thanks Ralph.
Sergi Avatar
February 20, 2015 at 3:19 PM
Hi Viv: I certainly love your style of this poem and I can relate. I will never understand why people kill in the name of GOD. please read my 911 poem.
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February 18, 2015 at 1:13 AM
A great write with wise words, Viv! Jesus commanded us to love God with all our hearts and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Imagine how wonderful it would be if everyone listened and obeyed the greatest commandment...I love the last line. You summed it up perfectly...hugs, Rhonda
Mcdaid Avatar
February 7, 2015 at 2:47 AM
god said in his commandments thou shalt not kill love thy neighbor they carry out such deeds at their own peril excellent pen viv
Beesley Avatar
February 2, 2015 at 7:10 PM
Good write...bring God to the game
Pinet Avatar
February 2, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Your words are inspiring and illuminating. A marvelous display of emotions.
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