Dan Cwiak Poet Rhyme

Sometimes

Sometimes I wonder where we would be
 had Cain not slain his brother.
  Would we all be feasting in the Garden of Eden,
   sharing its promise with each other?

Sometimes I ponder the light of a new day
 when I wake in the early morning.
   Does it make the world a better place,
    when we wake to a city in mourning?

Sometimes I dream of a world so pure
 it makes me feel higher than high.
  Can our points of view be so distorted,
   that we must make the innocent die?

Sometimes I wish life was simple
 like the games we as children play.
  Must our hearts be so heavy laden with hate,
   that we see killing as the only way?

Sometimes I feel lost and alone
 as if there were no place for me to be.
  When will we make peace with each other,
   to assure all men can sleep peacefully?

Sometimes I only want to awaken
 and get myself out of this trance.
  Then I finally realize that I am fully awake,
   and say a prayer for the people of France.

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CayCay Godwin December 10, 2015 at 12:30 PM AN AWESOME poem, Dan - Awesome and a favorite - I will save it as such and give you a deserved 7. These reflections are so beautifully expressed and touching, relevant to so many people. You go, Dan ... CayCay Dan Cwiak December 10, 2015 at 4:44 PM Thanks, CayCay. I value your comments very much and appreciate your considering it as a fav., undedserving as it is. Keep this up, and I may start wondering about you! lol Thanks, again. ((Hugs))

Paul Callus November 28, 2015 at 8:54 AM You ponder and probe for answers, Dan. Deep down we know the difference between right and wrong, but not all choose to follow the correct path that could lead to a better world. That is why wars and hatred continue to disrupt our lives. Prayer does help. // paul Dan Cwiak November 28, 2015 at 2:07 PM True, Paul. But God did not make us just to pray for help. As Christ said, "Love one another, as you love yourself." Yes, we all know the difference between right and wrong, but we must be more proactive in leading others to the path you speak of...a better world. God Bless!

Kp Nunez November 16, 2015 at 3:33 PM Subjects like these I believe, are one of the best reasons why we write. Thanks for sharing, Dan. Dan Cwiak November 16, 2015 at 3:37 PM Thank you for stopping to read it, Kim. I appreciate your comments.

Jill Spagnola November 16, 2015 at 2:11 PM Dan, this is a sweeet 7...your form is only trumped by your verse...:), jill Dan Cwiak November 16, 2015 at 3:32 PM Thanks, Jill. I appreciate your read and comments, but I did not write this for form or verse. I am hoping to get some people to think differently about each other in terms of what we individually can do to change our world, regardless of politics, ideology, or religion into a world of peace and friendship for all.

Mark Woods November 16, 2015 at 9:07 AM A really moving poem Dan,Very well penned. Dan Cwiak November 16, 2015 at 9:28 AM Thank you, Mark. I would like people to think about what it is we have, what we are doing, and where we have come to as beings who need to get along with each other. I appreciate your comments and hope it will also move others.

Lin Lane November 16, 2015 at 4:48 AM G'morning, Dan. Cain committed the first murder and God cried. What sorrow must He feel now at the evil works of mankind? "For evil men will be done away with..." Psalms 37:9 ~ Prayer helps us to take comfort in His judgment to come. Lin Lane November 17, 2015 at 12:09 AM If we love our neighbors, we'd never break any of the other original commandments. Unfortunately, we live in a world of, "What's in it for me,?" selfish mentality. I am sorry if I mistook your meaning. Dan Cwiak November 16, 2015 at 10:32 PM Lin, my only response to you is that we will all receive His judgement...so I am not suggesting we judge. What I am suggesting is dialogue. Our country was built on the principles of dialogue and compromise; where are these principles in our lives today? Let's talk about the needs of others and start doing something about it. Christ admonished us for not heeding the needs of others. Isn't it time we tried to begin? Lin Lane November 16, 2015 at 9:28 AM It's my belief that we DO have to wait for His judgment...we're not fit to judge anyone. His Son died so that we might have the chance to gain everlasting life, as God intended all to live forever...I agree that we all need to make the changes needed in our lives to meet His requirements. Dan Cwiak November 16, 2015 at 9:23 AM Yes, Lin, I agree. But we must wait for his judgement? I do not believe he meant us to wait for it, otherwise why send His Son to show us the way. "Love your brother as you love yourself..." (it is in all the gospels) are not just words, but a reminder that we need to be proactive in changing our lives, together, for the betterment of all.