Teddy Kimathi Poet Free verse

Peace Always

Lennon's music still plays in our cars
as we travel across the countryside,
yet masses have to die for elections.

Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" still plays
in our earphones, yet the sounds of guns
and bombs can be heard across the Middle East.

Spiritual teachers preach love and compassion
at the altar and temples, yet canisters are being
hurled at innocent immigrants seeking a better life
for their children.

Music and poetry is not enough!
We should walk the talk, and join our hands
together to make a difference.

Preach peace in schools;
Preach peace in temples;
Preach peace in Facebook;
Preach peace in Twitter....

There are no gods or beings from higher dimensions
who'll bring us the Golden Age;
we are the people who we were waiting for!



Date:26/10/2015

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Skat A October 31, 2015 at 12:18 AM congrats. SK Teddy Kimathi October 31, 2015 at 12:45 AM Thanks Skat! *^_^* <3

Funom Makama October 30, 2015 at 6:53 AM This is lovely and great! I miss your work my dear poet. Refreshing... so refreshing!! Teddy Kimathi October 31, 2015 at 12:43 AM Thank you so much my friend! ;-) Welcome back again! ;-)

Grace Mutindi October 28, 2015 at 1:27 AM Very true Kimathi, we are the keys to change. Congrats on your win and keep on! Teddy Kimathi October 29, 2015 at 2:49 AM Asante sana Grace! Indeed we are the change we are waiting for...

Robert Lindley October 27, 2015 at 7:45 PM Congrats on your win my friend.. "Music and poetry is not enough! We should walk the talk, and join our hands together to make a difference." Nothing is ever enough as man is inherently evil. Enjoyed reading this poem..A7 Teddy Kimathi October 29, 2015 at 2:48 AM Hi Robert! Thanks for enjoying and commenting my work! ;-)

Lewis Nyaga October 26, 2015 at 7:35 AM Teddy, a great piece full of fabolous insight, peace is the ability to sit down and enjoy your pizza as you concentrate on the pizza and not the war..//peace.. shalom Teddy Kimathi October 26, 2015 at 7:50 AM Yes! True my brother! ;-)