World Prayer - Not For a Contest

Why have the birds stopped singing
What is causing this restraint?
Why is the air full of gunsmoke
Why can’t the politicians get it right?

Why are good people dying
Where will it all end?
When will the word PEACE have a meaning
Will we have a sign from heaven?

Why is the peace sign round with no corners
With a semaphore of letters N and D?
Will there ever be nuclear disarmament
Will the world ever be free?

Will the world leaders sit down together
To agree not to disagree
Will nature stop being so devastating
Will World Prayer create history?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Kimathi Avatar
January 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM
We've no choice, but to keep on holding onto our faith, and doing our part.... I really enjoyed your piece, Seren!! ;-) Congrats for having it featured in the Poetrysoup homepage!!! ;-)
Smith Avatar
January 16, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Beautiful poem Seren
Sivey Avatar
February 9, 2014 at 6:25 AM
This is a glorious write my friend! I am thoroughly impressed with your golden quill you used to write this illustrious poem! I really enjoyed reading this lovely piece this evening! What a fantastic poem, Great Work!!
Anderson-Throop Avatar
February 9, 2014 at 1:41 AM
Powerful thoughts...Is there a reason you use no question marks? Just curious......Victoria
Roberts Avatar
February 9, 2014 at 8:21 AM
wrote it early hours of the morning question marks not in brain then, will rectify....Seren
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