The Crucified Minority

What I believe is what is.
Not some metaphysical ideal,
Nor a political fizz.
It is honest sensible and real.

It’s about my friends, relatives and yours,
The ones we haven’t as yet met,
And won’t because we’ve closed those doors,
And what we have is all we get.

Look at it all and what do we see,
gods of currency, power and lust.
A world licentious, not free,
envy, pride, hatred and distrust.

Where are our heroes to save us?
The lovers and poets and sensible writers,
The Ghandis, and Kings to lead us.
The loving, in God trusting, evil fighters.

Without those potential God given heroes in this darkened world,
to reveal His light shining under that politically barred door…
Those precious living flags will never be unfurled,
Our young friends in their wombs are worth fighting for!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Susan Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 5:13 PM
A very powerful write! I'd open my door, but stinkbugs will fly in, ha ha ha. Have you seen the video on Kony? your poem reminds me we need to do something and getting kony is one way to start. congratulations on your win!
Wesley Avatar
March 18, 2012 at 1:38 PM
You express common sense in such an amazing way Robert! That third verse brings it all to a head and we are left with the thoughts in the next two. Loved it my friend!
Horsman Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 5:22 PM
congrats on your win Robert, love the message here, in this wonderful poem. harry
Guzzi Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Life will out! Such a sweet soul you are...Congrad's Light & Love
Brown Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 12:31 PM
Congratulations on your super win in Frank H's contest Robert. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 10:49 AM
a searing write that shines, robert... congrats on your remakable win! ;) hugggs!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Congratulations Robert on a fabulous win xx Thank you for taking the time to read mine and comment it is much appreciated xx
Sweetheart Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 10:04 AM
congrats Robert on a superb win for this tremendous write on belief in God and an inspirational creation to make all aware.. Jesus is Lord luv..
Prabhu Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 9:53 AM
congrats........~sashi
Wesley Avatar
March 13, 2012 at 6:32 PM
"A voice crying in the wilderness" the minority are never heard sadly. Beautiful words of truth that carry so much sadness.
Horne Avatar
March 13, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Thought provoking piece indeed, Rob
Andresen Avatar
March 13, 2012 at 2:17 PM
You put alot of love in this lines Robert, well done. - oxox hugs Anne-Lise
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March 13, 2012 at 10:16 AM
A truth and faith filled write Robert. All to often we close our eyes and "doors" to things that are different, foreign, or unknown to us for no good reason. Your write reminds us all of why we should OPEN our eyes, heart, and doors. There's a blessing on the other end... if only we'd look. Lay
Kendrick Avatar
March 12, 2012 at 2:08 PM
Enjoyed reading this creative work..Great testimony of your faith..There are some men and women still that are God fearing..Sara
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