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Peace is a heartbeat from death

The trigger finger,

Button of mass destruction:

Blood-lust from father to
son passed -- children learn
by what parents do, even more than
from what we say

Let us pray:

Dear God, save us from self inflicted
evil today; 

Save us from such sad sorrow going
into the morrow;

Let Your Christ Sacrifice be not for
naught; in Your mercy and fairness
penitently our refuge is sought

The Devil rules when Love forsaken

Every grave a plot where lies a precious
child, victim of another wrongly taught

Though far wiser purchases for mankind

Warrior mentality

Weapons of war is the industry

Most sold 

And naively bought....

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/29/2024 4:28:00 AM

Yes, let us love! Love stares hate in the eyes, sometimes melts it, most certainly dispels truth. God bless you, Joe!

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/29/2024 7:47:00 AM

Yep, I recall once, an out of his head drug addict, and I was on the wrong side of a 45 -- I felt a light surround me, spoke calmly, and then he lowered his weapon and burst into tears.

Valsa George

Date: 8/23/2024 4:37:00 AM

"The Devil rules when Love forsaken". This is the pronouncement of a stark truth. All quarrels and feuds arise in the world when love disappears from our lives and thereby letting Satan take predominance. Unless we teach our children the importance of love, tolerance and compassion, our children will become a threat when they grow up. We have to embrace God's love and his attitude of forgiveness. An enlightening and inspiring poem. Have a beautiful weekend, dear friend

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/23/2024 8:28:00 AM

Thank you, Valsa; your support is greatly needed. Blessings.