No Rhyme, No Reason

Where is the rhyme; where is the reason
Discrimination takes many forms
Cultural differences enrich us
Why should others conform to our norms

Religion’s often the cause of wars
Each should be free to worship their way
Where is the rhyme; where is the reason
Judge others not by the way they pray

Red, yellow, black, brown colors of skin
All of us have hearts, feelings and souls
Where is the rhyme; where is the reason
When racial barriers hinder goals

Politicians cast public needs aside
Point fingers with charges of treason
Independent thinking is needed
Where is the rhyme; where is the reason
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Crisci Avatar
July 4, 2010 at 9:46 AM
My heart-felt congratulations, carolyn for your win in Joe's contest, " One good Quatern Deserves Another ". I have enjoyed reading your Quatern...your fairness and kindness are felt in your words as you take your stand on equality without the prejudice that others can't get rid of. Have a Happy Fourth with your loved ones, and thanks for your kind, encouraging comments! Love and hugs, Andrew.
Brown Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Congratulations Carolyn on your poem being in the spotlight in Joe Flach's contest "One Good Quatern Deserves Another". Love, Carol
Conway Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 9:26 AM
A wonderful question to be asking, Carolyn! Fantastic Poem, Congrat's on your win!~Tirzah~
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 9:03 PM
AGain, a very good write, CArolyn and I am happy you made the winner's circle with your deserved win! LUv, Andrea
Johnson Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 8:36 PM
Great quatern and poem. Congraltulations Caroline on being in the winners circle again. Love, Joyce
Flach Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 7:57 PM
Carolyn, I love the rhythm of this poem. Easy to read with a nice, natural beat to it. I also love the message it conveys. Thank you for entering this into my contest. Joe
Peranteau Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 8:45 AM
A great poem Carolyn ! It's the ruler of this world Carolyn ! Soon our desires of eternal love will come ! Have faith ! james
Chachere Avatar
June 22, 2010 at 10:26 PM
this is truly a great write, Carolyn. i wish all would think the way you do, to allow us to be a free soul, believing God the way we believe deep in our own souls, without committing yourself to a religion, that you may not be so sure about, but one person may do it just not cause anything bad, or to be judged by some who don't feel the same way as they would.at least poetry is always free, and mostly without war..or corrupt.(: ~Always&Forever Lynette
Keys Avatar
June 21, 2010 at 9:12 AM
your intense thoughts are an uncomfortable subject to many; but sorely needed. the more we talk and read thoughts like these the greater hope we have of a world of "oneness." peace to you and yours, thank you, chuck
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June 21, 2010 at 4:05 AM
Wisdom flows from this poem, Carolyn. Are we now being tested here in the U.S. to see just how much religious freedom OR LACK OF religion there remains in the U.S.? Religious freedom includes all religions. Remember, God will bring the world to one Church...Christ's Church...before the end. How He does it, we may not understand. This nation was founded on Christian beliefs. But, I look around and wonder how many citizens practice or even believe anymore. Actions speak louder than words-
Strand Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 11:35 PM
Lovely kyrielle flavour to this one Carolyn.Rgds Brian.
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 10:07 PM
I really like your quatern, Carolyn. If this is a first for you, you are sure catching on to forms quickly! I think this would get a high score. LUv, Andrea ps. thanks for commenting to my blog!
Conway Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 5:35 PM
I'm afraid that there will always be discrimination-sad but true!~Tirzah~
La France Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 4:09 PM
I think this poem is a powerful message, I hope many will read.. love constance
Hales Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 2:47 PM
you have s mail x sonnet man lolol Very powerfull read x sarah x
Loving Iii Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 2:40 PM
it's a time bomb ready to explode. god verses god. who will win? "Will the real God, please stand up?"
Falotico Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 1:11 PM
I love this...you know Im a rhyme guy... well done..
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