CayCay Godwin Poet Lyric

IN THE NAME OF GOD

religious conflicts
are labelled 'wars in God's name' ~
an oxymoron

Heart twisted men fisting vile power needs
send innocent ones to die so they succeed.

Powerful people use propaganda agendas
to acquire innocent men inside war arenas.

Greed and power are too often sought
by voicing them as something God willed.
Blood drenches earth from all life abused,
and deep scars darken hearts of all who lost
their precious ones for absolutely naught. 
To see His children die maliciously killed
would never leave our loving Father fulfilled.

♡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 Hamilton November 30, 2015 at 8:06 PM Congrats on your win I'm a little behind the times but catching up. Great style and thought provoking subject matter. Funny how humans think God takes sides in human ambitions. Well done.JDH

Laura Leiser November 13, 2015 at 3:29 PM Back to congrat you on your awesome win, CayCay :)

James Inman November 12, 2015 at 11:31 AM Deep meaningful write. CayCay Godwin November 12, 2015 at 3:01 PM Thank you, James - all the best to you ... CayCay

David Fisher November 9, 2015 at 3:45 PM Enjoyed your strongly written poem, CayCay. You cover many important issues in so few words...well done!

Kim Merryman November 7, 2015 at 9:04 PM Well said, CayCay! Some of the things done in the name of God have been pure evil. Congrats on your wonderful win! Love, Kim CayCay Godwin November 8, 2015 at 8:26 AM Thank you very much, Kim - I appreciate it ... CayCay

Skat A November 7, 2015 at 3:12 PM CayCay, Congratulations on your Poet's Dozen win. Love SKAT CayCay Godwin November 7, 2015 at 6:01 PM Hey, Skat - thank you ... CayCay

Edlynn Nau November 7, 2015 at 2:35 PM Takes me back to the Irish Catholics and Irish Protestants killing each other. To them...purely political. To us, it was Christians killing other Christians. Today it is who has the CORRECT God. Yikes Good one! CayCay Godwin November 7, 2015 at 6:01 PM Here's a word for you: stupid - it is stupid! Thank you for coming by ... CayCay

Richard Lamoureux November 7, 2015 at 8:05 AM Congratulations on a fine poem and win. CayCay Godwin November 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM Hi, Richard - thank you very much ... CayCay

Eve Roper November 6, 2015 at 10:27 PM Back to congratulate you on your win!!! :~) CayCay Godwin November 7, 2015 at 5:59 PM Thank you, Eve ... CayCay

Kp Nunez November 6, 2015 at 9:44 PM A hard-hitting social commentary with excellent perception. Congrats, Cay! hugs! CayCay Godwin November 7, 2015 at 5:59 PM Hugs and thanks, Kim .... CayCay

Robert Lindley November 6, 2015 at 7:50 PM Congrats on your fine win my friend with this uplifting and smooth poem delivering an important message to one and all!

Jan Allison November 6, 2015 at 4:57 PM A powerful message CayCay - congrats:-) hugs Jan xx CayCay Godwin November 6, 2015 at 5:07 PM Hi, Jan - you just moved me, seriously - I was typing here and the page moved and then - poof, you were here! How cool is that? Thank you ... CayCay

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2015 at 3:26 PM Oxymoron of the worst kind, dear! What man does in the name of religion. I sure enjoy hearing from you and will await patiently your next email. Hope you are feeling well. LUv, Andrea CayCay Godwin November 6, 2015 at 5:06 PM Hi, Paul - So glad you enjoyed the write and it is always good to see you! ... CayCay

Paul Callus November 6, 2015 at 11:09 AM Using God and religion as an excuse to justify wars and atrocities is unacceptable. God stands for love and peace! ~ I enjoyed these wise thoughts of yours CayCay. ~ Wishing you all the best....paul

Laura Leiser November 5, 2015 at 11:55 PM Your poem packs a powerful message in it, CayCay. Very well written and good luck in the contest! CayCay Godwin November 6, 2015 at 5:07 PM Thank you, Laura ... CayCay

Eve Roper November 5, 2015 at 6:40 PM Cay Cay , good write good luck in the contest! CayCay Godwin November 6, 2015 at 5:08 PM Thank you, Eve ... CayCay

Tim Smith November 5, 2015 at 3:05 PM So true CayCay using God for their own agenda CayCay Godwin November 5, 2015 at 3:09 PM Thank you, Tim. I hope you try the contest, it is a 'fun' form ... CayCay