Peace Now

Speaking out like the great Malcolm X,
My words might make, many people vex,
The future of our children should be our interest,
So why should we sit and watch,while they turn 
our world into a mess,
We dream of our kids becoming the next star,
While they eat and drink and dream about war,
Their minds are dark,future views ain't far,
Intention is a world of death and deep scars,
First thing in your minds, ready the rockets,
Jingling the lives of fathers and sons, like coins
in your pockets,
A next human skull, you send men to crack it,
Is that a solution, think again, stop it,
Peace and love, you surly lack it,
Let's all unite, humans endorse and back it,
Without citizens support, our leaders are nothing,
Worldwide, let's take a stand for peace, let them 
know we ain't bluffing...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Poshiwa Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 1:45 AM
This is beautiful and true, great inspirational write Richard...xx
Palmer Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 7:18 AM
thank you Herzel,poetry should be from the heart
Goff Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 9:24 PM
Richard...of like minds, my friend...keep it goin! Jimbo
Palmer Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 6:35 AM
like the energizer bunny James,thank you much,great minds think alike
Shiells Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 7:53 AM
Hi Richard, I love this write. It has a true powerful message that everyone needs to see and go by~ Great write. Thank you:~) Peace, Deborah
Palmer Avatar
May 6, 2014 at 9:17 AM
thank you Deborah,,,peace & love
Kaiser Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 7:22 PM
This message is awesome. I am not just a writer and a poet, i am an artist, i once painted a face one side a black woman one side white against hate and all forms of prejudice and against teaching hate, for teaching love and tolerance to all of humanity. we all cry, all feel sorrow, all fell love and joy! Great content here with a real message! i believe in building bridges not burning them!!
Palmer Avatar
April 25, 2014 at 4:46 PM
thanks
Kaiser Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 7:21 PM
This message is awesome. I am not just a writer and a poet, i am an artist, i once painted a face one side a black woman one side white against hate and all forms of prejudice and against teaching hate, for teaching love and tolerance to all of humanity. we all cry, all feel sorrow, all fell love and joy! Great content here with a real message! i believe in building bridges not burning them!!
Palmer Avatar
April 25, 2014 at 4:45 PM
thank you very much,,,Cathy,,,peace & love
Kaiser Avatar
April 24, 2014 at 7:21 PM
This message is awesome. I am not just a writer and a poet, i am an artist, i once painted a face one side a black woman one side white against hate and all forms of prejudice and against teaching hate, for teaching love and tolerance to all of humanity. we all cry, all feel sorrow, all fell love and joy! Great content here with a real message! i believe in building bridges not burning them!!
Palmer Avatar
April 25, 2014 at 4:45 PM
thanks
Allison Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 12:49 PM
excellent message Richard. Jan xxx
Palmer Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 12:52 PM
Thank you Jan,,,
O'Leary Avatar
December 22, 2013 at 2:40 PM
Splendid message!!! And poem... Terry
Palmer Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 12:50 PM
boom,boom,boom Seosamh,,gonna CHECK OUT A FEW OF YOUR TOO,THANKS
Palmer Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 12:48 PM
peace Terry,,,thanks much
De Burca Avatar
November 27, 2013 at 4:15 PM
Excellent poem, honest and to the point. It has a rhythm like a drum beat (to me anyway)..as if to drive the message along. I look forward to reading more of your work soon.
Palmer Avatar
May 26, 2014 at 7:18 AM
thank you Seosamh,please keep reading
Sergi Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 6:07 PM
strong intelligent words that flow to a common call...peace!
Palmer Avatar
April 4, 2014 at 12:47 PM
thanks Joseph,,,peace
Sanderson Avatar
November 11, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Deeply heartfelt baby, you inspire us all with great preservation on the world to make it a better place.... You R the right peace.... Love... Xxx
Palmer Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 5:51 PM
thanks Carma,xoxox
Harrell Avatar
November 5, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Have missed you, Richard: :). Yes, I agree with you. We should all speak up for what we believe in! Have a great week :)
Palmer Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM
gonna be back in full force 2014,miss u too,been a little busy
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October 31, 2013 at 1:46 PM
I'm finally back after all these months of not posting any poetry, but once I'm here its your poetry that inspires me to write more. and your poetry that I read first. Agree with what you say, it's a cruel world we live in.
Palmer Avatar
November 24, 2013 at 5:46 PM
thanks for understanding Lide
Andresen Avatar
October 29, 2013 at 12:45 PM
- A cruel world to grow up in. ... Children who grow up with guns in their hands, bombs that blow up. . . without homes, without food, without mother and father ..... Very touching written Richard .... well done!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Palmer Avatar
October 31, 2013 at 1:17 PM
thanks much Annie,haven't had the time to be on the site lately got a lot of writing doing for a book I am putting together,oxoxox
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