Silence of the Lamb

Silence


A lamb is slaughtered
The sordid cries of pain not from the lamb
But the butcher who must eat
Live and let live, or, live or die
Who is a philosopher to deny
Us the people the right to eat
Empty bellies do not think
Of tomorrow

Silence of the night
We all dream of peace
Until the misty dusk arrives
Clouds of total silence
Darkness
For the philosopher sings
As we sleep
In Death
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dunn Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 7:56 PM
So that's why I think I write like i do I had to depend on my imagination alot, Don't feel sorry for me, I made up for it I have five children and seven grads, and they made up for alot I missed. cheri
Vaso Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 11:33 PM
Its not what life gives or takes from us, is how we choose to deal with it, and I am happy you have done so well!!!
Dunn Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 7:53 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed my Mother's day poem so much I wrote it for the dream mother I always wanted as a child. I loved my birth mother but she was a child herself so my brother and dad raised me, for the most part until I got older and raised my mother and took care of her. She was a large women who's life basically depended on food for comfort, she was four foot seven, and weighted 350 lbs, she could barely read or write so I taught myself for the most part, my dad worked a lot so I was alone.
Vaso Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 11:32 PM
Well this is a tribute to your strength and kindness, and I must say you taught yourself very very well!!!
Dunn Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 7:49 PM
In the counting of sheep to go to sleep, are they silent, or do they speak one, two, three, are the fences to a dreamy slumber land the doorway to death's errie passage beyond. No I believe it's a realm for imagination to be set free, imaginations playground to be where ever or whom ever you wish to be, beyond responsibity's daily tasks, let the lambs make all the noise here they wish, and kick the devils away for one nights dream festival I'll be right bside them, cheering them on. cheri lol
Dunn Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 7:52 PM
Dear friend i've just posted a poem i've put on before i've done three rewrites on this thing with no come back info on it i'm really getting fustrated about it can look take a quick read for me on it and tell me what i've done wrong on this write please cheri
Vaso Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 9:40 PM
I will go take a look!!!
Anglesey Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 4:36 PM
You certainly know how to captivate with stunning visuals. Awesome work !
Vaso Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 9:40 PM
And you as usual are so kind! Thank-you
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 1:52 PM
The sordid cries of pain not from the lamb but the butcher who must eat... Mmmmmn that's so soft... :) great write indeed :), olive eloisa here thanks for sharing me some of your memorable poems.. Well all of them does but as you said your favorites..:), God bless you and always..:)
Vaso Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 9:41 PM
And thank you for your BEAUTIFUL kindness!!! :)
Ponce Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 10:34 PM
Hi, Arthur. Cheri suggested me to read your material and I'm blown away. I'll stalk your pieces, okay? :D
Vaso Avatar
May 4, 2014 at 9:44 PM
Hi there Jake, nice to meet you and I will be over soon! CHeers
Dunn Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 10:18 PM
Another nice work here, glad you liked my silver swan hey could i ask a quick favor if you have the time my friend i found another poet on our site that has a lot of talent would you look him up and see what you think, he's so young but man he blows me away his name is jake pounce. i would not steer you wrong. thanks cheri
Ponce Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 10:35 PM
Hey, Cheri. Thanks for suggesting Arthur to me. I really am enjoying his work!
Vaso Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 10:25 PM
Sure be happy too Cheryl, I have had so much support here from nice people, I am always happy to give back!!!!
Nance Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 7:57 PM
wow, makes ya think. How about instead of slaughtering lambs we just have some cookies instead :)
Vaso Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 8:04 PM
LOL the lamb is ok, anyone touches the cookie monster, they in big trouble!!!! :)
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