Dear Poet

I can’t help but to wonder, dear poet,
since you write so much about love and death.
Is there a heaven or hell, dear poet,
after we have suffered through our last breath?

Why should I believe in God, dear poet,
for I think if he truly does exist.
He would not let us go on, dear poet,
to live our lives in such a mess as this.

Tell me, why are your eyes sad, dear poet,
is it from living those stories you’ve told?
Or from crying tears of loss, dear poet,
as you watched human dignity get sold.

Do all that have read your words, dear poet,
know of the fragile soul you hold within?
You tried to keep it shielded, dear poet,
sadly, your armor has worn much too thin.

You have seen the hate and death, dear poet,
all the worst things that man can ever give.
Yet your words still give me hope, dear poet,
a better way for all of us to live.

We’re all sisters and brothers, dear poet,
our allegiance is forged in steel and blood.
Your passion opened my eyes, dear poet,
and showed us we can defeat hate with love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Jones Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 5:19 AM
I believe in God. I also meditate and study Buddhism occasionally. I agree whole heartedly with Anne-Lise we are all different and make different life choices. This is fabulous! Great writing.
Brotherton Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Thanks Karen
Situation Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 6:14 PM
I had to look for more and ... I never got a poem that addressed me directly. I can tell it's a muse writing because it's masterful. without word salads just beauty. Keep it up and you will be One of 52 POTW.
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 7:08 PM
Thank you, TS. I try to keep my writing as simple as possible. Maybe that's because I'm a simpleton. Seriously, I appreciate your kind words my friend. Have a wonderful day.
Fisher Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 4:41 PM
Nicely penned, and seeing the poet's life from this angle is new. It's great how poetry can cover the gamut.
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Thank you, my friend. Everything under the sun that sparks our imagination has a poem hidden somewhere inside it. It is up to us to pull it out and reveal it to the world.
Flood Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 4:04 PM
Well, they do say ‘The pen is mightier than the sword’… let’s hope Putin can read! A marvellous write Jerry.
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 6:55 PM
Thanks Terry. Most people, who are not poets, think that a poem is just some words that rhyme. But each poem has a soul of its own.
Sands Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 10:25 AM
Well written poem and thought provoking. The ending is special too :)
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:31 PM
Thank you, Heidi. I believe that there will always be hope. Have a wonderful day.
Andresen Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 1:30 AM
- We make our choices...some believe in God others don't...some smile others cry...some love others hate...we are all different, Jerry - Great written :) - hugs
Jones Avatar
October 3, 2023 at 5:17 AM
Anne-Lise your words express my feelings!
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. It is the poet that lives inside us that makes us search for hope.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 6:48 PM
Well done, Jerry! That “dear poet” has a drum like beat and enhances your thoughts!
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Thank you Kim. As poets, we are always sifting through the evil to find a little hope.
Rose  Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 6:27 PM
No greater power on earth to defeat hate than love my friend, you say it so well, love the eloquence of this poem, thanks for sharing it Bro Jer
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Thank you, my friend. Love shall conquer all.
Baker Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 5:27 PM
Somber thoughts for us to think about, my friend. Love will overcome all the hate we're observing in our world today. It just takes each of us to love ourselves and let that Love flow through us to others, one at a time. Thanks for sharing from your heart. This goes on my FAVs list! May God bless and keep you. Bill
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:22 PM
Thanks Bill. Ther is always a hope for a brighter future. Keep the faith and have a wonderful day.
M  Avatar
September 18, 2023 at 1:01 PM
Wow Jerry what a profound captivating poem! Are you ok ? Debx
Brotherton Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 2:17 PM
Thanks, Deb, for dropping in. I assure you, I am fine. Thanks for checking in on me. It is good to have friends that care. I hope you have a very blessed day dear friend.
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