Bombs are not a solution to peace
nor missiles that carry them to ground
The bounty of the Earth
is what keeps people around
Before a nation strikes
it should consider what's at stake
Freedom, life and liberties
Oh for goodness sake!
All this killing is no good
it doesn't make any sense
Why not hug your brother instead
even if across a fence
I watch the news with dismay
with nations deep in war
They can get so much more with diplomacy
and inviting ones in your door
A tank is just a metal box
that converts those that love to hate
Why not just deliver flowers and food
before it is too late
On the horns of a dilemma
a daring high-wire act
weighing options carefully
with diplomacy and tact
Best let nature take her course
Storms subside with time
Encourage a rapproachement
Nurture elegant wind-chimes
With double edged dagger I lunge and I stab, your total and focused attention to grab,
When the means to the ending's your only reward, and the knowledge the pen's mightier than the sword,
As I look on the carnage I left in my wake, and I pray that this battle don't cause me to break,
And I pray to the Lord and I truly Implore, that this fight be my last I can't fight anymore,
So I asked for the wisdom God grants to some men, to teach me and now how war's won with the pen,
Then a wiseman came to me explained so I knew, that yes swords they win war's but much blood is spilled too,
Is it not with a sword you can take a kings crown, when the enemies rise up does not sword take them down?
The most learned of scholars from the dawn of the age, was the one who fought battle with just pen on the page,
The one with diplomacy, humility and tact, that brought the war's ending, precise and exact,
The wisest of warrior's to this day remains stood, whilst the broken and fallen who hungered for blood,
But they came with their weapons and war they did wage, but the warrior who triumphed fought battle on page.
Controversy can be engaging
But it’s just a smoke screen
For something permeating
He inundates debates with insults and condescension
But can we hear the issues with diplomacy and thoughts
That are transparent and comprehending
Many are called but few are chosen
He’s a ticking bomb, hurt his feelings
And there’s an explosion
I stand with those who are knowledgeable and sane
Not one who promotes games and is deranged
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Build a wall and keep “them” out
He’s building walls now to protect those with clout
Wake up everybody and read between the lines
Our votes will determine if we progress or decline
His agenda is NOT yours or mine.
What are values and what good do they do?
Simply they are standards we know that need to be followed, ones we know to be true.
They are not made to be hurtful, quite opposite in fact,
They are free for all and to be used with diplomacy and tact.
Little things like respect can set you apart,
Kindness towards others is a great place to start.
Never look down your nose at others less fortunate as you,
Sometimes all that is needed is a hand and someone to show them what to do.
Many a great man has slipped and taken a spill,
But it was a bigger man that helped them to their feet and climb over that hill.
We hardly ever see someone’s potential as well as we see their mistakes,
Those that do are the ones that know the value of sharing the cake.
Values and morals they all hold a place,
And help us each day to better our lives and stand up to the problems we face.
They give us a sense of direction as to what is right and what is wrong,
Without certain values we are lost and that is an altogether different song.
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