Joyce Johnson Poet Rhyme

Shame of Arrogance

Terry in name of religion
Burned a book that wasn’t his’n
May he ever be reviled
By the country he’s defiled.

He knew well foul deeds would follow
By extremists just as shallow.
Our God and their’s (perhaps the same)
Weep at horror in their name.

Terry, untouched by our laws
Well may tremble just because
Judgment calls are not his biz.
God reminds us, those are his.


By Joyce Johnson

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Andrea Dietrich April 4, 2011 at 9:36 PM Who IS this guy I have now heard about?? He is so stupid and has caused so much damage. ARe there actually people out there supporting him, Joyce? Good way to tell your feelings!

Robert Ball April 3, 2011 at 7:45 PM You expressed that very well. God is watching and it's place to judge not ours, May He bless you in your endeavors always, will view some more of your poetry later,we are all together in Christ.

Carolyn Devonshire April 3, 2011 at 11:18 AM I don't understand why people burn the holy books of other cultures. These books hold the keys to uniting mankind. An atrocious act, Joyce! Excellent poem (as always). Love, Carolyn