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We Our Souls Will Spend Our Time Repenting

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Author's Notes: This poem, "we our souls will spend our time repenting," is a thought-provoking piece co-authored by Liam McDaid, Michael Clarke, and me. This poem does relate somewhat to an earlier poem I wrote on October 16th this year entitled: "A World on Fire," which touches on a few of the same themes covered in this work. Liam, Mike, and I took more of an ethereal approach (good vs. evil) here with this write, touching on the issue of greed worldwide and the fact mankind is currently chartered on a course (with related issues like pollution, nuclear proliferation, global warming, terrorism, tyranny, starvation, war etc.) that doesn't augur well for human society in the long run. I know that my co-authors and I hope you will find this write and its particular message to be of interest. (Gary Bateman - December 4, 2014) (Quatrain unrhymed poetic format)

Categories: allegory, change, earth, evil, god, introspection, and nature.

we our souls will spend our time repenting 
but the body of truth always comes to light 
in drawing an end to come with true believers 
so they can see the many faces of the devil 

greed in this world money takes over always
as they worship first with the devil’s tools 
invading our space all for the sake of black 
liquid gold tainted hearts in its color so pure 

shame on this world absolutely for mankind
has not learned at all given profound problems
aplenty and stands the testimony of our times 
while war does not resolve anything—death’s end 

only when family lives are directly affected 
they have the fighting right to protect and live 
wherever they choose but we are all controlled 
and always told what to do openly or furtively 

in a system rolling unto the end of mankind
shut eyes in the face of truth and honesty 
the whole setup is a joke makes one laugh 
countries run amok and history repeats itself 

doing the devil’s work at command or by one’s will 
while throwing our money around with profligate zeal 
like they are usually royalty by some birthright and 
this says so much for the world we live in today 

looking at their greed it’s oh so clear for all to see that
with food dished out on silver cutlery and others starving
our priorities have run afoul of charity and common sense
running everything into the ground to support their lies

present catching the past and past is the future’s prologue 
Earth soon develops a chasmic breach at depths reaching a 
heart's song unheard powers unchanging with a most awful
and pronounced Quest of more which destroys the very Soul 

in a such a pitiful world so desolate and blind 
are pure souls who wish with love to shine bright 
one chance will come with a golden sun shining 
but will human kind seize the golden glory at hand 

two paths lie in tomorrow’s dawning shadow dark— 
the path to the end or to the new beginning for mankind 
we live ever together striving for a peaceful endeavor 
we live at war forever on the very fringes of Hell itself 

the way to Armageddon lies open and wants to greet us 
the way to the golden life of peaceful bliss is still possible 
but at tomorrow's dawn do we change our path or will we 
sing the song of stupidity and be dark from tomorrow on 

We must have peace . . . In Our Time or Perish Forever!

Gary Bateman, Liam McDaid, and Michael Clarke – 
A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved 
(December 4, 2014) (Quatrain unrhymed poetic form)

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Casarah Nance

Date: 9/14/2015 8:21:00 AM

Hi Gary, I loved this the first time I read it, and seeing it on the homepage this week, I just had to stop by again and let all you guys know what an awesome write you have created...Grats on it being featured :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 9/14/2015 2:39:00 PM

Hello Cas!! Thanks so much for your repeated read here and for the congratulations. I noticed today that this poem as being featured. I know that Liam and Mike will also be pleased by your second read of our poem here. (I've been on a self-imposed sabbatical from Poetry Soup here until near the end of September. I will be back regularly posting and read other's poetry until that time. It's great to take a break every so often to realign oneself, etc. I will be in touch later. And I will let Liam and Mike know about your second review of our mutual work here. Cheers and Best!! Gary

Isaiah Zerbst

Date: 1/15/2015 4:46:00 PM

There is a lot to ponder in this poem. What stands out is the lines about charity and common sense. If only we had the interest and well-being of others in mind.

Gary Bateman
Date: 1/15/2015 5:20:00 PM

Isaiah, Thanks so much for dropping by a reading this particular work. You are so right about have the interest and well-being of others in mind. In the long struggle of Man on this Earth, this has seldom been the case -- unfortunately!! I wrote another poem called "A World on Fire." You might be interested in reading it, if you have time. I will stay in touch with you!! Best Always, Gary

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/6/2014 8:47:00 AM

A truly great write. So much to consider when this has been read! Far to many favorite lines for me to list them all in this reply. You guys did a fantastic job with this one. Bravo!!!! Super 7 in my book.

Gary Bateman
Date: 12/7/2014 5:59:00 PM

Robert -- Thanks my great friend. We appreciate your read very much and the "7" -- of course. I will make it over your way very soon to check out your latest writes. (Late here in Germany -- time for sleep!!) Best Always, Gary

David Meade

Date: 12/4/2014 9:41:00 PM

Blessed are the peace makers and you guys have spoken with grace, wisdom and passion. . . nicely done friends! I agree with Casarah on rating and fav!!

Gary Bateman
Date: 12/5/2014 11:27:00 AM

David, Many Thanks!! I say this too for Liam and Mike -- just in case they don't respond separately to your note. We all hope that our world situation does get better!! Some big prayers would help too!! Best Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 12/4/2014 9:38:00 PM

love how this finished gary all pens just flowed very beautiful smiling

Gary Bateman
Date: 12/5/2014 11:25:00 AM

Liam Me Mate!! We need to make sure that Mike knows this is posted so he can comment. It's nice to see the comments we've received so far. All the pens indeed just flowed very beautiful smiling!! Best!! Gary

Casarah Nance

Date: 12/4/2014 9:30:00 PM

WOW, okay guys three of my favorite poets collaborating, what an awesome treat this is! I absolutely love this and wish I could 7 it three times. But it is definitely going into my favorites! :) :) :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 12/5/2014 11:23:00 AM

Hello Cas!! Liam and Mike may want to comment too separately, but on behalf of them and me, thank you so much for your wonderful comments and for the triple "7" rating!! -- which means it's a "21," right?? (HA!!HA!!) I'm really glad you liked this piece. (You should check out "A World on Fire" which I wrote earlier too -- a similar theme.) Best Always!! Gary