Suzanne Delaney Poet Rhyme

Whose World Is This

Two roads divide in a modern wood
One paved for war - the other for peace
But which is the one most taken we ask
The common or the one least understood.

Blue skies beckon at the end of each trail
between tunnels of twisted trees that mask,
hidden meadows of fragrant flowers, 
cathedral woods with sunlit veils.

So many promises - impossible to keep,
the endless struggle of Super-powers,
the other side - always misunderstood.
So many wars before we sleep

Will mankind learn enough to grow?
Who has the wisdom to bestow?
Whose world is this- I think I know!
He watches it blow-up below!

Feb 21st. 2020

For Joseph Mays.
Lines to Awaken your Muse Poetry Contest
I used: 4. Whose woods these are I think I know - Robert Frost
3rd. Place

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Joe Maverick July 26, 2022 at 3:51 PM It all seems so counter productive Suzanne, and there's always more Conflict.'

Lindsay Laurie January 6, 2022 at 4:27 PM Hello Suzanne ... humanity just can't quiet find that middle ground for a peace existence. Greed and power is sought. Your poem warns that peace must be worked for - thank you Suzanne - Lindsay

David Scott January 26, 2021 at 6:15 AM Its gods we belong to the land earth and the earth belongs to god man his own worsed enmay moneny power domination love the way you captuerd this in your poem well written

David Scott January 7, 2021 at 5:52 PM We all belong to the earth land and earth belongs to god think man his own worse enamy Cathedrals and veails gives great sense of time and space lovly write xx l

Bl Devnath May 2, 2020 at 11:31 PM Whose world is this is a great question. Fight between Peace lovers and lovers of war has been continuing since long ago and will continue till end of the world. You have expressed beautifully my dear friend. Loved always, bl

Timothy Hicks April 25, 2020 at 1:05 AM I could have sworn I’ve read this one a long time ago ... maybe I’m hallucinating. In any case, it’s still a powerful one. The reinventing of a classic poem into more modern themes gives it a lasting punch.

Joseph May March 2, 2020 at 9:45 PM The road of war they often choose, Congrats on your win Susan..

Charles Messina February 26, 2020 at 9:16 AM Suz, this is a great poem with a message to be heard. Wishing you all the best. PS: Thank you for your recent visit :) Hugs Charlie

Gordon Mcconnell February 22, 2020 at 9:45 AM A great summary of our present world Suzanne, excellent penning indeed making clear the state of our world this day. Have a great weekend,Gordon Suzanne Delaney February 23, 2020 at 1:16 PM Thanks Gordon: for your kind comment. SuZ

Richard Lamoureux February 22, 2020 at 8:24 AM Did you mean world in the first line? I don’t know the original poem but this one is filled with much meaning. Good luck in the contest. Also thanks for your thoughtful visit. Hugs Rick. Suzanne Delaney February 22, 2020 at 10:48 AM Hi Rich: This a kind of hybrid of two of Frost’s poems. The Road Not Taken and Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. I didn’t plan it that way. It sort of happened. LOL SuZ

Vijay Pandit February 21, 2020 at 3:42 PM Deep and meaningful--may His wisdom prevail in the end. Well said, SuZ. Suzanne Delaney February 22, 2020 at 10:48 AM Hi Vijay: Nice to see you again. Yes I pray for it. SuZ

Rico Leffanta February 21, 2020 at 1:11 PM That's turning on the heat! Aloha! Rico

Tom Cunningham February 21, 2020 at 11:17 AM Like your take on the line from Frost Suzanne. Good luck. Tom Suzanne Delaney February 21, 2020 at 12:56 PM ThankS Tom: It may get disqualified if Joseph thinks it resembles the original too much but that is where it took me LOL. SuZ