Violent Choices

What of violence and God; does not death pre-curse life?
As each and every creature large or small lives through strife.

And, of a righteous wrath, who claims to be source
surely an aberration of mans faulty mental course?

Some claim to be compelled by a higher power and His Voice,
they say they have a calling and have made no human choice.
 
Violence falls upon the land brought by man on man;
all are left to wonder how this exists without God’s Hand?

Malnourished, over stimulated human kind
find a murderous meanings in the convoluted mind.

Man has given false meaning to accommodate.
Anger does not motivate the most High and holy state,

The wise person will look toward lucre, mortal gain.
God seeks only a loving heart righteousness not pain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
March 5, 2010 at 6:48 AM
Whew, glory to God for this one. Thank God for you. Keep stirring up your gift. Congrats on the win that is well deserved. Thanks for your warm and kind comments.
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 9:27 AM
The Crusades were an example of misbegotten ideals. We can change the world a lot quicker without weapons. GEE! Am I talkin' like a liberal? Vince
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Deb. Sorry I am late with the comment. Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 5:55 PM
The last verse. will be worth it all, once death is totally overcome of life, Deb. (Foolishiness will suffer foolishness gladly, but wisdom seldem is received.) Congratulations on your place.Smile! Agape, Moses
Delacroix Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Indeed, He does. Congrats on your honorable win, Deborah. A very nice write and well written. Best wishes, Caroline.
Marcum Wong Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Deborah, I found your the message in your poem to be profound and inspiring. I am so happy this one made the winner's list. Congratulations! Blessings, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 3:17 PM
Hey, girlie, you made the winners' !! Congratulations, my friend! Luv, Andrea
Dvorkis Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 9:29 AM
We should be patient Deb, people have a strong investment in maintaining an ego built identity. Telling them this identity will vanish in the higher consciousness will freak them out. Everyone is on a unique path and will come to the same realizations we have, just in a lot more time.
Sweetheart Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 6:24 AM
Congrats Debbie on your winning poem in Brian's contest.. a most elegant write .. a wonderful win for u .. well deserved HM from an amazing lady and poet... luv.. Linda-Marie
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Bravo and drum rolls for your honorable mention with your entry in the Poetry Soup member contest, POULTER'S MEASURE Sponsored by: Brian Strand. I think it boils down to free agency...something agreed to before mortal birth. And you are 100% correct in your final line. Enlightenment helps man and pleases God. Well done! I like this poem a lot! xoxox Smiles, Dane Ann
Foster Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 2:04 AM
Congratulations on your success in the contest Deborah. well done...Margaret
Strand Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Congrats on you success in my contest Debbie.Rgds Brian.My latest contest TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY is now open.
Dvorkis Avatar
February 23, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Exactly, God and fear are mutually exclusive and have nothing in common. Only the insane try so hard to connect the two that they'll convince themselves that their fear is actually God's voice tell them to carry out his 'plan' which usually involves something weird and very desperate that they do to themselves or to others, like Kevin Spacey in that movie Seven. I'll check out Duh? sounds like a fun read:) Take care Deb.
Palli Avatar
February 23, 2010 at 6:30 AM
Excellent write!
Strand Avatar
February 23, 2010 at 3:09 AM
Thank you for supporting my contest Debbie.Rgds Brian
Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 9:10 PM
Deb, I think iambic is rubbing off on you, dear. I mean, this is not exactly iambic, but it's very rhythmic!! Which is great for rhymed poetry. Me likes! andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
February 22, 2010 at 7:52 PM
Wonderful write Debbie and if for the new contest good luck.. a thought provoking couplet to ponder.. well written .. luv.. Linda-Marie
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February 22, 2010 at 4:34 PM
through one man violence was brought into the world. a man given free will. and man will be short one world one day. then what will he say. when both man and God predicts the distruction of the world. the time is near. john
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