I Am Waiting

I am waiting for the day when my Lord will return.
I am waiting for the day when my neighbor loves me as he loves himself.
I am waiting for the day when everyone looks at my face and not my color.
I am waiting for the day when hypocrisy no longer slaps my face.
I am waiting for the day when slander and backbiting no longer hurts me from afar.
I am waiting for the day when my word is my bond and my handshake is my contract.
I am waiting for the day when the twinkle in a man’s eye is no longer connected to my wallet.
I am waiting for the day when mothers no longer take their babies lives.
I am waiting for the day when no one dies of starvation.
I am waiting for the day when mothers and fathers respect their
children and no child is abused.
I am waiting for the day when men appreciate and uphold their women and children.
I am waiting for the day when spouses love and respect one another.
I am waiting for the day when children honor and obey their parents.
I am waiting for the day when countries co-exist and no one is called to duty.
I am waiting for the day when no one goes to sleep with fear.
I am waiting for the day when evil is put to end and no longer stalks man.
I am waiting for the day when the Lord will return.

I can’t wait.

Poetry Contest: In response to IF
Sponsored by: Silent One
10/22/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Andresen Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 12:30 AM
- Congratulations on yours: "In response to IF ...." poems, Timothy :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcguire Avatar
November 26, 2018 at 12:41 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise!
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November 26, 2018 at 12:40 PM
Thank you Sunshine
Roper Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 6:32 PM
Timothy, congratulations on your placement in the contest
Mcguire Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 7:08 PM
Thank you Miss Eve!
One Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Hope that day comes for you soon Timothy.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Mcguire Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 11:41 AM
Thank you Silent One!
Gauthier Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 5:42 AM
Alleluia! Beautiful, Timothy.
Turner Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 9:18 PM
Powerful write, Tim! They say the past always comes back in fashion, who knows?
Mcguire Avatar
May 29, 2018 at 10:28 PM
We just hope folks will learn from history.
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