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No Argument

My soul is seared by a savage world That could take all its progress back And give me peace The more blood flows The more I am ill at ease Why kill a man to teach him not to kill What can the dead learn Did you think if I die in church he died a little closer heaven? I am a peaceful man, and hate All violence Even that against the trees In the rape of the Congo Brazil or Belize. I do not believe in any form of killing Therefore at life's cul-de-sac I am even unwilling To argue with the bully labeled death. I have no argument For all the moral blunder of the world No argument for the devil's anger I was not there when his grievance Began, and think it wrong That I am made the pawn In all this hostility. O, but I intend to persevere A pawn that makes to the end Can wear a worn, My trials then is worth something.

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Yoni Dvorkis

Date: 6/29/2009 5:29:00 PM

I like how you refuse to argue with your bully. still he does pretty much rule this world. look at your elegy for Michael for example. in life perceived one way, in death everything changes and he gets garbed in saintliness even though I don't remember him being well liked towards the end of his life. and now me even hinting at this makes me the unholy and insensitive one worthy of condemnation and judgment. all negativity stems in some way from your bully, and all your bully wants to do is kill

James Fraser

Date: 6/17/2009 3:29:00 PM

Terrific piece L'nass, so well written. It gets even better read the second and third time>>James

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 6/13/2009 10:36:00 AM

This one presents a stronger argument for peace than some want to hear. Someday we hope, Someday. Governments keep the people separated to keep control. We all seem to be pawns of the power monger. God Bless. Vince

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/9/2009 9:02:00 PM

L'nass, you write of the trials of community on a grand scale! well done!! Jim

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/9/2009 8:12:00 PM

You address so many of the ills and injustices of society in this awesome write, Shango! Powerful images and concepts that leave the readers "ill at ease." This one is an eye-opener! Love, Carolyn

James Peranteau

Date: 6/9/2009 1:15:00 AM

L'nass,...Death and hades,...I've seen to much of it,..it soured my bellie at first,..and all of satans rampage,...my eyes are for paradise and my heart for my Jehovah ! TY for this stiff reminder that all is not lost ! james

Hana Ryusaka

Date: 6/6/2009 8:54:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful, L'nass. I love this: "Did you think if I die in church he died a little closer to heaven?". Thank you so much for all your comments... I appreciate them so much, and the time you took to read and understand my work. Thank you again!

Rhonda Osheim

Date: 6/5/2009 7:02:00 PM

Thanks! you are really good a writing poetry my friend got me into it and i just started and am just getting the hangof it. but your really good you must have been writing for a long time I was feeling down and now i feel better and good too can't be down on my birthday tomorrow.

Joanne Carty

Date: 6/5/2009 1:56:00 PM

So powerful..especially that we are the pawns in the game, and are punished for the devil's anger. Thank-you for your kind words on my work. Your work as ever has enlightened me once again.

John Weber

Date: 6/5/2009 7:18:00 AM

Powerful and searching work here, L'nass! Your word selection and imagery are in top form. Regards, John.

Rebecca Pasco

Date: 6/4/2009 10:04:00 PM

"Why kill a man to teach him not to kill What can the dead learn" I LOVE THAT LINE.I tried telling that to my history class.They don't get it.

Cecil Hickman

Date: 6/4/2009 9:25:00 PM

a marvelous write that shows great talent and a inspiring soul,,,Thank you first for reading and for leaving your wonderful words behind,,blessings..Cecil

Mary Montgomery

Date: 6/4/2009 3:03:00 PM

I was moved with each word you wrote.It is very powerful!

Edward Orozco

Date: 6/4/2009 2:48:00 PM

Your writting is just amazing! Thank you for your kind words to my poetry master L'nass! - urs truly jeremia

Date: 6/4/2009 11:36:00 AM

Yes, standing up for what is right, is worth something--quite a lot in my book. This is a thought-provoking poem no matter what the view of the reader. The end lines in each stanza are powerful. Keep up the good writing. Thank you for your kind words on my poetry. Karen

Colin Mitchell Williams

Date: 6/4/2009 8:50:00 AM

Always love reading your work my friend. I have a question... is it L'nass or Shango ? Hope you don't mind me asking :)

Zoe Lambert

Date: 6/4/2009 7:59:00 AM

WOw Shango....!! This is lovely.....I simply love this...!!! keep it up buddy.....>>crystal

Christopher Higgins

Date: 6/4/2009 6:45:00 AM

Rolling in spliff?..Shango that is awesome...thanks for the comments...LOL

Charlene Bird

Date: 6/3/2009 8:57:00 PM

Everyone has pretty much covered everything but, let me say again how Brilliant this piece is and so thought provoking too.

James Marshall Goff

Date: 6/3/2009 5:22:00 PM

L'nass my friend, I've been off the grid in the forest for a wk....felt-good.....saw a timber wolf for the 1st. time!....I enjoy the rational thought development of this amazing "soul-search" poem.....very well done, indeed! and thanks for your always kind comments!...Jim

William Kershaw

Date: 6/3/2009 5:19:00 PM

Good write, but give death a second chance. The reaper is no mans enemy. Think of him as one who harvests what the Farmer has sown. Seriously, keep writing. Your Friend, Will