Suzanne Delaney Poet Free verse

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Woe and Wonder

Questions exist
with no answers
In my quest for origins and ends
I see others like me, sociable
open to beauty, struggling
to know divinity- Yet in
all my quiet contemplation
I cannot screen out war
or incomprehensible cruelty
 
The ranks in uniform, the tanks
the weapons of destruction
The history which never
wipes out thought of
new aggressions
Boundary fences, treeless camps
ugly emotions, shouting, fists
the build-up to destruction
 
The sudden hurt, the
grinding discomfort
The tears, the flowers,
the prayers with hope
and reverence
Our pity for the suffering
 
We blame God
not seeing his mercy
yet only he above all
sees everything

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Andrea Dietrich November 7, 2022 at 2:43 PM Finally found one I had not seen. Sadly true and very well written Suzanne Delaney November 7, 2022 at 3:34 PM So glad you could stop by. Yes regretfully, due to a busy life My poetry fell by the wayside - a Muse interrupted. I try to join in the contests whenever I can. I admire your constant stream of writing. Way to go friend.

Omojevwe Emmanuel Brown September 30, 2022 at 12:20 PM man create war and all the sad things we all are witnessing . but God will not leave us uncomforted Suzanne Delaney September 30, 2022 at 6:35 PM Thankyou Pastor Brown. Your faith is strong.

Kai Michael Neumann September 13, 2022 at 4:20 AM God does not create wars. It is people creating the havoc. XXX Suzanne Delaney September 13, 2022 at 5:34 AM The Ten Commandments if followed would save mankind from self destruction but hubris and strong will overrides the wisdom unfortunately. SuZ

Timothy Ray September 12, 2022 at 9:44 AM i have been following this since the dawn of the neolithic period when agriculture produced abundance and it brought, in reality, armies....such rich questions you raise, and alas....the only answer i have come up with....manunkind....but the reality is it is not the whole story...and therein the blessing.... Suzanne Delaney September 13, 2022 at 5:31 AM Yes, the quest for power and greed are the seeds for destruction, Timray: I know you have read endlessly on all these questions and find no easy answers. SuZ

Arlo Parker September 11, 2022 at 8:55 PM A wonderful piece with rich wisdom and truth that needs to rise to highest levels of the world's "leaders". We're abandoning God; He's still there patiently and sadly waiting. :-) Suzanne Delaney September 12, 2022 at 4:36 AM I appreciate your thoughtful words. Welcome to PoetrySoup, Ario. Best, SuZ

Valsa George September 11, 2022 at 9:12 AM A sensitive person wonders why there is cruelty and war. We often blame God for our miseries. But they are our own make and we are responsible for most of it. It is our choice most of the time. Those who are compassionate feel sorry for the misery of others. An insightful poem, dear Suzanne Suzanne Delaney September 12, 2022 at 4:38 AM Thanks dear, Valsa. I agree. It is up to us and making the best choices. SuZ

Bill Baker September 10, 2022 at 4:47 PM Insightful poetry, SuZ. the tragedy of war is that there is war. There's no need to kill other people. Hate adds to the problem, Love is the answer, but the price is too much for most to pay. Very thought-provoking poem my friend. I hope you find the answers you are searching for. Hugs, Bill Suzanne Delaney September 11, 2022 at 3:18 AM Hi Bill: Thanks for your insightful comment. So many men march to war fearing death but they march anyway. Which triggers more questions. What motivation is stronger than the fear of death? Fear of being labeled a coward? Or, fear of loss of liberty? A riddle with few answers. Hugs, SuZ

Michelle Faulkner September 10, 2022 at 8:26 AM We can be cruel but can also be merciful and giving, and it is our choice what to be Suzanne Delaney September 10, 2022 at 9:29 AM So true, Michelle: Good to see you today. Hugs, SuZ

Sara Kendrick September 10, 2022 at 8:02 AM I like this faith-based work. I don't know but I do know in a way why man destroys himself, others and the earth. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara Suzanne Delaney September 10, 2022 at 9:25 AM Hi Sara: This is one of my earlier poems from 2003. I‘ve reached the conclusion that Mankind is willful and gives in to temptation very easily. Each individual makes choices and lives with the consequences of those choices. Some are caught up in the disasters of other’s bad choices and so it goes on. The battle of good and evil. SuZ

Tom Cunningham September 10, 2022 at 7:03 AM He certainly does Suz, many quick to blame God for their woes, they need to look closer to home. Hope you're well keeping well. Tom Suzanne Delaney September 10, 2022 at 9:28 AM Tom, I am in total agreeance,(is that a real word?) lol Yes. Keeping well as I hope you are. SuZ