James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Deliver Us

What choice have we, who seek truth?

             Our bellies never full of blood
shed by those who seek their righteous path.
Kings and conquerors rally our fears, spewing

slogans of falsehood our hearts know will 
never bring
peace.

What choice have we, who seek truth?

              Our bellies never full of promised
gold, arms that wish to link in brotherhood;
forever bound by our
side.

Forced are we, the peacemakers, to enshrine
       the slavemakers of sorrow our hearts know;

will never bring peace.

I say to you, my fellow humans-

"follow your hearts"

and never rest, 'till peace is found.



03/20/16

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James Peranteau July 4, 2016 at 3:58 PM Your write James dear poet, to yours truly, the fine faith thought out cerebrals Muse, leaving testament that our worries will find there someday end...!...have a great 4th....carefully of the fireworks....my cousin lost four fingers fiddling with them!...much love, james

Matthew Anish June 22, 2016 at 9:20 PM Wise words! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Funom Makama May 16, 2016 at 10:28 AM Salute to your pen and a well done to the mind out of which this sea of wisdom emanated. A definite 7

Poet Destroyer A March 30, 2016 at 7:39 PM Amazing James, the message is great. One should always pay attention to reason and follow their heart. A 7 my friend... LINDA

Poet Tacito March 28, 2016 at 12:06 PM So much sad truth here. Powerful & thought-provoking.

Catherine Labeau March 28, 2016 at 11:35 AM do you know I voted twice and only for secound term to make me proud

Catherine Labeau March 26, 2016 at 1:37 PM peace to shred to pieces James Marshall Goff March 28, 2016 at 10:53 AM Hi Catherine! so nice to see you stop by! Yes, sadly, and have expressed numerous times such hope in the face of madness...only through strength can victory be won!

Richard Lamoureux March 22, 2016 at 10:05 AM I join with you my friend.

Nette Onclaud March 20, 2016 at 1:26 PM jimbo!... what a punchy, solid right; may we truly heed our heart's voice!.. love this!..huggs