M. L. Kiser Poet Free verse

Your Brothers Keeper

 Between mankind and other animals,
The Creator sees no difference.
They breathe the same air,
they all need the waters,
they all must feed,
they all require shelter and love;
they all reproduce
and care for their young.
The all mourn a loss
and revel in joyful play.
They all bleed and pour forth tears;
the Creator has made them so.

You are all the Creator’s family,
children, siblings
a soul connection binds you
and Mother Earth feeds, nourishes,
shelters you and your kin.
Do you not hear the howl of the wolf
when a pack member passes?
He is as you, left with a void
in the heart that will not be filled.

Do you not see the tears
in the eyes of a dog
for her stillborn pup?
Mortality does not stop
at the biped;
it stretches far beyond. 

The compassion of the creator sees,
hears, knows all and loves all
unconditionally.
Do you not see that he gifts humankind 
with opposable thumbs 
for the care of his brethren?

An animal is an animal 
whether bi-pedal, quadruped, 
finned, or winged
and that we all exist
is by the grace of the Creator.
We are all, our brother’s keeper.


1-11-2022
A STRAND (1050) Poetry Contest
Brian Strand

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Sam Kauffman January 13, 2022 at 11:56 AM Amen ML. If we would constantly look to the needs of people and world around us there would be no time for selfishness or self serving greed! This is quite wonderful. So great to see it on the winners podium. This is one to remember as God's stewards and ambassadors. Sending you blessings for the new year. M. L. Kiser January 13, 2022 at 2:37 PM Thank you.

Caren Krutsinger November 4, 2021 at 8:02 AM We are "our brother's keeper" for sure! "a soul connection binds you and Mother Earth feeds, nourishes, shelters you and your kin. Do you not hear the howl of the wolf" This whole poem is amazing, but especially this part. M. L. Kiser November 7, 2021 at 1:42 PM Thanks so much, I needed that today.