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Give Peace a Chance Two

I say I want peace
Yet I hate my brother
Perhaps not the right word
In reality I fear him
Will he take what is mine
These things I feel are so important
My colored beads
The sweat of my brow
My security 
My piece of mind

Will he come like a thief in the night
Devour my children
My way of life
My imaginary freedom
I do not allow my heart to be swayed
I am ever vigilant
Unable to hear
Picking out prickly words
Hanging on inconsistencies 
Believing I am righteous 
Some how God is on my side
How can He be on both
I look through clouded eyes
Through the veil of my own deceit

Still I am told to love my brother
Turn the other cheek
Allow God to fight the battle
Unable to practice what I preach
I have met the war mongers
They are reflected in our mirrors
We gather around banquet tables
Drive our fancy cars
Enslave others children
All the while we live in sanctimonious bliss

Peace can never exist
Without sacrifice
We must live with less
Stop sacrificing lives
Think along different lines
Peace starts within our minds
Only then can it be real
It requires many spokes
To strengthen this wheel
Let us all dine
Sit at prosperity's table
Share God's bounty
Join peaceably
Enjoy this blessed meal

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Caleah Buil

Date: 6/27/2013 9:14:00 AM

True words in this. It's so hard to leave things in God's hands instead of taking it up in yours. Peace does does indeed start with yourself. Loved the messages in both these poems. :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/9/2013 8:30:00 AM

my, a very uplifting work of art, richard... you move me with your words.. yes to peace; lovely!..:) huggs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2013 1:34:00 PM

Thanks Nette, coming from a poet as talented as yourself that is a wonderful compliment. Hugs Rick

Monterey Sirak

Date: 6/9/2013 4:57:00 AM

I don't know whether this one or the other is for the contest, but they are both winners.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/9/2013 1:35:00 PM

Thanks Monterey, the first one is in the contest but I personally prefer this one.

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/8/2013 3:34:00 PM

this is so inspiring Richard, and so sincere...

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/8/2013 5:16:00 PM

Thanks Harry, I appreciate your visits today

Timothy Hicks

Date: 6/8/2013 12:41:00 PM

This was captivating, Richard. I'm curious though, is the brother you are referring to literal or is it a metaphor? I can tell the subject really gets to you... for the words and thoughts are flowing like wine. Good to have you back, my friend. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Vegas and still left with a decent amount of money... lol.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/8/2013 1:07:00 PM

Metophorical brother. At the Seattle airport almost home. Thanks for commenting Tim.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/7/2013 5:07:00 AM

:-)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/8/2013 1:07:00 PM

:0)