Jenish Somadas Poet Free verse

Religions

Nothing made more peace and love,
Nothing made more tangible brotherhood,
Nothing made charity spread,
It is nothing other than religions.

Nothing spread more hatred in the world,
Nothing bred more bitter enmity,
Nothing flood the world with blood,
It is nothing other than religions.

When we think our religion is good,
And neighbor’s also good as mine,
Then we see peace and love,
Charity and brotherhood in this world.

When we think our religion is good,
But my neighbor’s not as mine,
Then the hatred and enmity rises,
Flooding the world with neighbor’s blood.

Let us accept all our religions,
And worship God with every one of them,
In whatever form he worship him,
Tolerance is not what we need.

Let us take Mohammedans’ brotherhood,
Let the Christians teach us charity,
Let us become spiritual as Hindus,
Acceptance is what we need.



Won third place in Writing Prompt - Take the Dagger Out Poetry Contest sponsored by Dear Heart

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Constance La France February 22, 2020 at 6:06 PM Jenish, wonderful write and congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance Jenish Somadas February 22, 2020 at 8:24 PM Thank you Constance for that great contest and the kind placement..

Sam Kauffman February 19, 2020 at 10:27 PM Jenish, Congratulations on your win! Jenish Somadas February 19, 2020 at 10:39 PM Thank you for you support Sam.. I think our sponsor is a kind heart..

L. J. Carber December 25, 2019 at 10:34 AM If God is a Person, as I suspect, then it must grieve Him to see the evil done in His name. I've come to see the major faiths as languages wherein believers speak to and with God, and so your last stanza, Jenish, speaks to the truth that every religion brings something to table of worship. Jenish Somadas December 25, 2019 at 10:25 PM Thank you Carber for your valuable comments..

Caren Krutsinger December 7, 2019 at 2:04 AM I always think nothing separates people as hard or as fast as believing one religion is superior to another. This part is exceptionally wise: "Let us accept all our religions, and worship God with every one of them, In whatever form he worship him," I think many roads lead to God. I know I already commented, but I have to say this poem speaks to my soul. Jenish Somadas December 7, 2019 at 10:41 PM ##I think many roads lead to God.## You said it.. That is the base of all religions.. Thank you, thank you and thank you for your support..

Richard Lamoureux November 30, 2019 at 7:54 AM If our religion causes us to hate another, God is not in our heart. Your words are wise. In my faith it is states “Seek and ye shall find.” I hope your search is fruitful. Blessings Richard. Jenish Somadas November 30, 2019 at 10:51 PM Thank you for your valuable observations..

Diana77 Wh November 18, 2019 at 9:57 PM This is exactly how I feel. If you believe in God then you believe there is only one God. People are just trying to argue that their idea of God is better or the only idea that is right. It's the adult version of the old "my dad is better than yours" from high school. Jenish Somadas November 18, 2019 at 10:32 PM I like your comment Dave.. "my dad is better than yours".. Yeah, exactly the same mentality..

Shirley Hawkins November 18, 2019 at 1:24 AM It's not the religion it's the individual Whatever their Colour or beliefs are that are important and we can all try to help to make the world a better place by accepting and being accepted. Beautiful Poem... Thank you Jenish Somadas November 18, 2019 at 1:47 AM Thank you Shirley for your valuable comments..

Johnson Vdev November 17, 2019 at 10:42 PM I love God but despise religions ... I love divinity but reject bigotry . In tune with your poem I too have the same thoughts as above. Yes once you accept god there is no space for hatred and rivalry. Thanks for sharing. Good flow Jenish Somadas November 17, 2019 at 10:44 PM Thank you Johnson for your valuable comments..

Gershon Wolf November 17, 2019 at 1:12 PM Sounds like the way to go to me... Who is wise? ---He who learns from all men. Best wishes, Gershon Jenish Somadas November 17, 2019 at 10:43 PM Thank you Gershon for your valuable comments..

Silent One November 17, 2019 at 6:07 AM I agree we should be love one another despite our religion and background.. well written and expressed... Jenish Somadas November 17, 2019 at 7:14 AM Thank you..

Caren Krutsinger November 17, 2019 at 5:20 AM "Let us accept all our religions, And worship God with every one of them," Totally agreed; it is amazing to me when someone thinks that everyone has the SAME religion. We do not. The last stanza is beautiful, Jenish! Jenish Somadas November 17, 2019 at 5:28 AM Thank you Caren for your valuable comments...

Na Na November 17, 2019 at 1:23 AM Hi Jenish. So true. Shouldnt matter who or where we accept Jesus. All that should matter is that we accpet him as our personal Savior. Thanks for sharing this Jenish Somadas November 17, 2019 at 1:45 AM Thank you Gregory..