Connie Gildersleeve Poet Free verse

Peace Is Needed For Pete's Sake

Imagine children waking up to bombs and sirens in the night.
Parents calming their children's screams of fright.
Rockets bursting in air.
People fleeing their homes, cries of anguish in their voices.

Violence, suffering, dying, too much-
Children homeless, parentless, living on streets.
Peace is needed for Pete's sake.

Politics, religion, race, and greed-
People world wide open your eyes.
We're destroying our human race.

Allow the children to hear laughter again.
Laying their heads on a love one's lap,
Lifting fears and giving them hope
A brighter future for man, woman and child.
Is that asking for too much?

Nothing but destruction in minds of many.
Stop, stop destroying humankind.
Find peace and heal in time.

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Poet Destroyer A July 7, 2013 at 10:07 AM CONNIE -CONGRATULATIONS!!! with your 5th poem theme contest. always & forever * Linda

Poet Destroyer A July 6, 2013 at 10:33 PM :-) enjoying your Featured Poem of the week. take care and have yourself a great coming week. xox~ LINDA" Connie Gildersleeve July 7, 2013 at 7:07 AM Linda thank you for your lovely comment. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Karen Anglesey July 4, 2013 at 2:43 PM Connie, "For Pete's Sake" I agree. This is powerful and motivational highlighting the awareness we so desperately need. Congrats to being on the Featured Poem of the Week :) Connie Gildersleeve July 5, 2013 at 2:55 PM Karen thank you for stopping my and commenting on my poem. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

John Posey July 4, 2013 at 10:21 AM I wonder how many times we pass by - Children, whom life has made to cry - How many tears must some children shed - Before merciful God will render them dead. - And what will their reward be when God calls them home - I hope more than the subject of some writer's poem...... Connie, this just came to me as I sought Congratulation for your beautiful poem.... Love ya dearly.... Jake Connie Gildersleeve July 5, 2013 at 2:57 PM Never so well expressed John. Thank you for the congrats on my win. It means a lot. Warm Smiles, Connie

Skat A July 4, 2013 at 10:14 AM Stopping by this one again Connie, Congratulations on your Featured Poem of the week. have a nice 4th of July. *SKAT Connie Gildersleeve July 5, 2013 at 2:58 PM Skat thank for your visit and comment. Warm Smiles, Connie

Skat A July 3, 2013 at 11:29 PM CONNIE, Congratulations, <3:-) A wonderful 5th poem. thank you for choosing my contest........ ............. LOVE * SKAT Connie Gildersleeve July 5, 2013 at 2:59 PM Skat thank you for holding your contests. Much appreciated. Challenges for the mind? Warm Smiles, Connie

Andrea Dietrich March 1, 2013 at 12:06 AM for Pete's sake is darn right!! You just keep telling it! it is so sickening what many children have to endure in this world. god bless their poor hearts. Connie Gildersleeve March 1, 2013 at 5:27 AM Thank you Andrea for your comment. Much appreciated. Warm Smiles, Connie

Len Gasun November 25, 2012 at 8:16 AM This is a very beautiful poem which touches one's heart my dear friend, Connie. Outstanding write indeed! Thank your for sharing and your precious time reading and leaving a wonderful comment on my poem. Have a nice day! love and hugs, Leonora Connie Gildersleeve November 25, 2012 at 12:22 PM Thank you Leonora for you lovely comment. Hugs and smiles, Connie

Richard Palmer November 24, 2012 at 2:12 PM love your positivity Connie,lets help others with our words,great write

Jon A Cavanaugh November 24, 2012 at 11:13 AM Wonderful thought, wonderful prayer. let's hold out hope for better days. Connie Gildersleeve November 24, 2012 at 1:13 PM Thanks Jon for your comment, Connie

Fabiyas M V November 24, 2012 at 8:13 AM This is penned with a great vision and message,Connie.Today,I have also posted such a one. Connie Gildersleeve November 24, 2012 at 10:25 AM Thank you for your comment. Connie

Debbie Guzzi November 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM A wonderful prayer! Light & Love Connie Gildersleeve November 24, 2012 at 10:23 AM Thank you Debbie for your comment. Hugs, Connie

Harry Horsman November 23, 2012 at 5:18 AM this is brilliant Connie, you are so right, grown men, finger on trigger, children die, where is the sense in that.. this is an exceptional poem.. Connie Gildersleeve November 24, 2012 at 10:22 AM Thank you Harry for your comment. I agree totally. Connie

Laura Breidenthal November 20, 2012 at 3:53 PM Amazing poem..thanks for sharing such a wonderful piece! --love the title too Always, Laura Connie Gildersleeve November 20, 2012 at 4:20 PM Thank you Laura for your comment. Happy Holiday, Connie

Anne-Lise Andresen November 20, 2012 at 11:50 AM Everyone wants peace and justice on earth ..... But what do we do??? A very well written poem Connie. - Have a beautiful day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Connie Gildersleeve November 20, 2012 at 12:52 PM Thank you for you comment Anne. I was watching the news and my heart goes out to those families and especially the children. Happy Holiday, Connie

Vicky Tsiluma November 20, 2012 at 9:33 AM You've said it loud and clear Connie! It seems like the world is bent on destroying itself. Poignant write this! Connie Gildersleeve November 20, 2012 at 12:56 PM Thanks Vicky for your comment. What ca we do, but pray and hope for peace among men. Happy Holiday, Connie