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Have We Learned Nothing

Have we learned nothing!!!??? That the “gods” do not bleed That fervor and fear are fools Dancing on the edge of folly. Peace but a sleepy hollow Dozing in the woods Awakening to the horror Of wars “alarm” clock. “The gods must be crazy” Sacrificing their lambs To feed the desires Of ravenously rabid wolves. And we, poor fools, Bow to them all Praying for a dream Defended by death. Must our faith now be placed In prayer, muted by hate, Shouted to distant” gods” Have we learned nothing!!!??

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Tom Woody

Date: 10/12/2023 1:24:00 PM

False religion has long played a part in the wars of this world. True religion unites. The true God will take vengeance on warmongers, and sooner than many think

Tom Woody
Date: 10/12/2023 4:20:00 PM

Then we shall have to wait and see...

John Lawless
Date: 10/12/2023 4:01:00 PM

Alas,Tom, we(they) all believe that "ours" is the one true god.

Gary Radice

Date: 10/12/2023 11:42:00 AM

Written with passion and straight from the heart John. You know, I can envisage this as a soliloquy being delivered with gusto on a stage in some Shakespearean play somewhere. Nice one. Cheers - Gary

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/12/2023 7:51:00 AM

I echo your sentiments, John. Sadly, I too wonder if we've learned nothing...I loved the line 'prayer muted by hate' and defended by death. Those were profound. A powerful write....a fav...enjoy your day, Sara

Lin Lane

Date: 10/12/2023 7:46:00 AM

Apparently not, John. The dance on the edge of folly has become a charge to annihilate each other. The "gods" hide under cover and do not bleed, but we do, and they don't care as long as greed rules their hearts.