Imagine

Imagine


A world not like ours
where fathers accepted sons
a village welcomed the next village
instead of gods, we worshiped goodness as
kindness, empathy, compassion, understanding and giving
disputes settled over feasts
grapes to wine instead of bullets to war
where everyone listened to the heart of the closest child
every child a gem

Imagine a world
where no wolf dressed as a sheep
where spite was a soft drink
and not the blackness of the soul

Money is not the root of all evil
it only exposes those who had evil in them
power the same
evil is evil and the veil of Godliness
fools no one
even a rabbit knows better
never be silent
speak up to it all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Bowring Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Such a wonderful poem Arthur thoughtful and so well expressed and written. Powerful message. I especially loved the last stanza. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.
M  Avatar
September 9, 2023 at 12:53 AM
Arthur a brilliant poem with such wisdom….If only?!! Loved it….Debx
Roper Avatar
September 1, 2023 at 9:19 AM
A heart filled verse is very strong emotions. We all asked those questions that really are never answered. Still life goes on. Why, can a parent love their child, a child that is born from two people in love. Not unless it was against someone’s will. But I somewhat know the feeling.
Vaso Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 11:36 PM
Thanks Eve, and yes very wise words you say!
Parker Avatar
August 23, 2023 at 11:44 PM
Citizens not tribes.
Vaso Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 11:35 PM
:) true!
Andresen Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 11:28 PM
- A beautiful thought in your wonderful poem, Arthur ... "grapes to wine instead of bullets to war" ... :) - hugs
Vaso Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Thank you so much, I kinda like that line too! LOL
Poet Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Arthur, your writing is so creative with its wonderful style and carefully selected wording. This piece is full of powerful metaphors, inspiring and lovely.
Vaso Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 11:13 PM
You are too kind, but thank you.
Allison Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 9:59 AM
thought provoking piece my friend, it is SO SO good to see you back, hugs jan xx
Vaso Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 11:12 PM
Thanks, I don't just have a back, I have a side and front too! hahaha I am like the 3d poet!!!!
Koplin Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 5:58 AM
Nice job Art! Awesome ink!!
Vaso Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 11:11 PM
Thanks Mark, coming from a true poet, that's a compliment for sure!!!
Severo Avatar
August 20, 2023 at 1:00 AM
I imagine this in my dreams, let us always hope! xoxoxo
Vaso Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 11:10 PM
Thank you my friend.
Wolf Avatar
August 19, 2023 at 11:45 PM
Absolutely love this. Awesome world that would be.
Vaso Avatar
August 22, 2023 at 11:10 PM
It exists, you are proof just needs expansion!
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