For Rachael

Oh sky look down on this earth of gray,
Something dreadful on the horizon looms.
There is no black and no white today,
Laws exist but justice is doomed.

Morality is labeled religion,
And must be separated from state,
Whose own religion is political correctness
And determining God's fate.

Oh heaven rain down on us,
Ae are tasting your tears.
Yes we've become that bad,
Confirming your fears,

That what has been done ,
Is being done again,
Those lessons taught,
Coming to naught.

Judges and laws make it legal,
To be rid of your innocent babes,
Under a symbol of the eagle, 
God's loving justice betrayed.

Racheal you cry the tears,
That now only heaven supplies,
Because ours have dried,
In the dust of our alibies.

Excuses and lies are linked,
As you and I know well,
The truth is all but extinct.
Truth is foreign to hell.

Oh heaven, look down on this world of gray.   
Something dreadful is watching and looms.
Is there nothing left but to watch and pray,
While Rachael wails by the dumpster tombs?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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April 25, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Congrats Robert on your featured poem this week on the Soup... an excellent choice to feature and share...luv.. "Sweetheart"
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April 19, 2010 at 3:23 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Robert. Love, Carol
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April 18, 2010 at 3:04 PM
Powerful piece! Good message. Thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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January 23, 2010 at 12:11 PM
A beautifully written, well executed work. I loved the 7th verse and beleive in the context of your writing "Truth is foreign to hell" is thought provoking. I look at the world today, a world foreign to my childhood and beliefs and wonder if truth once foreign, today may now be commonplace-for who knows what is truth upon the land where lies are the truth-now the only believable truth is whispered upon the wind and received only by those attuned to hear. You have a masterpiece my friend. Mac
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January 9, 2010 at 11:13 AM
A profound piece you have penned here Robert! This depicts the world and humanity has let it decline to the state we are in now. Poignant message conveyed! Thanks so much for sharing and for taking the time to read my writes. Also your kind comments and words of encouragement are deeply appreciated! Have a blessed day~Mary
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December 27, 2009 at 2:24 PM
A wonderful but very profound read.Thanks for sharing Robert.Teresa
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December 1, 2009 at 10:35 PM
thank you for sharing.I am working on feeling better.Sometimes it takes awhile.Please have patients.
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December 1, 2009 at 7:35 AM
Great poem on the topic that should be discussed more so people would be aware. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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November 18, 2009 at 5:12 PM
Robert...I HEAR ya' man! That last line is something else! A lot of meaning and truth packed into this poem. Welcome to the Soup my friend and thanks for your comments too. (Any friend of 'Layla' is a friend of mine!) - Tim
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November 12, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Dear Robert, Perfectly scribed there is to much of it in this world You Posed a Question and gave the answer YOUR Talent is amazing Always...HG Give me 5 minutes and check SOUP MAIL
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November 12, 2009 at 5:47 PM
neither cold nor hot- I like it, me and my sisiter were talking about this today.
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November 10, 2009 at 4:57 PM
Wow! you got my admiration on the first try. or did i pick the right one. this is a masterpiece for the times. the words the rhymes. great work. John Henry Loving III
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November 6, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Nice poem...Enjoyed...Marty
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October 29, 2009 at 8:41 PM
Painful situations indeed the world and for Rachael. Unfortunately too many in that situation. Times of great turmoil and confusion. It is a time to inspire toward a search to attain higher ground and, yes, the only way is to go back to the Creator, the Parent of humanity. Well written and thought provoking. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments on my poem. Love and blessings, Caroline.
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October 28, 2009 at 10:07 AM
It is a brighter day for me today after reading your wonderful poetry. I wish you a wonderful day filled with love and inspiration Robert. Love, Carol
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