John Scott Poet Rhyme

I Like Muslims

One man, one bomb, packed with rusty nuts and bolts
He bides his time, picks his spot and halts
Then detonates a foyer, full of mums and dads and kids
Who are blown apart, blown asunder, blown to little bits
Manchester, England, 2017, do I like Muslims or do I dream

Two men, two knifes, a soldier walking home attacked
Beheaded on the street and with machete’s hacked 
Calmly, two men wait and joke with stunned passers by
Behind them, on the floor a headless man did die
London, England, 2013, do I like Muslims or do I dream

Three men, a car, with pockets full of knives 
Stabbing indiscriminately, eight people lost their lives
The police were quickly on the scene, the men shot dead, where they stood
Another brutal terror attack and the streets were stained with blood
London, England, 2017, do I like Muslims or do I dream

Three examples, horrible but are all Muslims full of badness
The answer simply No, they shared the grief and sadness
For those that lost their lives from the few with bombs and knifes

Now Hammed and his children are scared to walk the street
With abuse and scorn hurled at them, from everyone they meet
Mohamed took no part in this, he is sickened just like we
But a few have hardened life for the Muslim community
England 2017, do I like Muslims or do I dream

Leave the people alone, let the people be
They believe in their god, just like you and me

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

John Scott July 17, 2017 at 3:09 AM Thank you all for reading and commenting.

Dan Cwiak July 16, 2017 at 11:59 AM The reminders are with us always, John. But you have given voice to the people who have not had a chance to speak about them because they have been ostrasized by the actions of the few. Nicely done and congratulations on the win.

Eve Roper July 15, 2017 at 3:30 PM Congratulations on your placement, John, The incidents are so heartfelt from the ones that had no respect . There are so many that are good in any race... ~*

Darren White July 15, 2017 at 8:11 AM I absoiutely agree with what you are saying, a well-deserved placement for you. Congratulations :)

Kai Michael Neumann July 15, 2017 at 7:36 AM This is great. Congratulations on your win. Let the people be and not misuse them for our own prejudice and insecurity. Many wishes, Kai

Elizabeth Kinch June 17, 2017 at 2:35 AM Wow, wish I could have written this! A masterpiece John and definitely going in my favorites. John Scott June 17, 2017 at 3:58 AM Thank you. We are all sickened by lone wolf terrorism.