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Where Am I

Good thoughts vs. Bad Thoughts
Truth vs. Lies
Order vs. Disorder
Wisdom vs. Ignorance
Wealth vs. Poverty
Honor vs. Dishonor
When did pride, power and politics
Replace justice
When did protection  become persecution
When do politicians pretend to be priest
When is instead of land there is an empire
When did leaders claim rulership
And earthly alliances no longer perfect
A cross and a collar
A reward to be won
A badge and a suit
A responsibility to some
A uniform and a gun
Killing for their rightousness begun
Citizens with a country and agreement
Rising like the sun
An employee who's duties
are not connected to funds
All are connected 
in what you teach your sons
There's no need for a book
To tell you what's the truth
But when the answers are 
pride. greed and laziness
When the answers are
Why, no and what for
When the answers should be
I feel, I will and I've done
Bravery does not defeat fear
What's required is faith
When reason , logic and philosophy
are starring us in the face.

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Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 7/29/2025 4:50:00 PM what an amazing write, John. I found your words engaging and thought provoking. I agree with you...faith is what's required...seems obvious to me :-) Sara
Sara Kendrick Date: 7/29/2025 2:28:00 PM If only we had more people of integrity in governmental roles. I know there are some who want to do what is right, but some are not like that. We all need to remember to pray for all the elected or appointed officials so that God will be in what is being done. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Mystic Rose Rose Date: 7/18/2025 2:45:00 PM What's required is faith, thats always a great place to start John, I've enjoyed your poem this evening !
Michelle Mac Donald Date: 7/18/2025 12:15:00 PM Well John, the comment is there now very much intact
Michelle Mac Donald Date: 7/18/2025 11:42:00 AM bravery does not defeat fear still, being jostled and bullied by by crooks and pansy criminals may not instill fear, which is by no means positive. I had read your comments on the compilation I'd done with Shane,thank you courageous on your part, but I had doubts as to whether they would permit you posting that?! Especially about publishing my own poetry. Keep well John
I Am Anaya Date: 7/18/2025 3:39:00 AM The vs's were are a great place to begin this journey, a long and stirring road. You see the big picture John and you understand what it all means The answer is love and what is love? Faith in a loving God~ Great message!
Valsa George Date: 7/17/2025 11:03:00 PM In a turbulent world of deceit and treachery, power politics and the greed for wealth, what is needed is faith- faith in our creator and faith in fellow men. Well expressed, dear friend.
Bill Baker Date: 7/17/2025 6:44:00 PM Love the poem and your message, John. Faith is what pleases God. Love, peace, and hope all come to one that has faith in his Creator. Have a great weekend, my friend. I'm following your poetry now. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill
Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/12/2025 1:02:00 PM Our country has been run by deep state for years now. No matter the party name . Ever since they had Kennedy killed in the 60s we have been screwed and once New world Order comes in, we can miss our lives as we know it goodbye.
Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/11/2025 5:11:00 PM You cover a lot of territory.
Eileen Manassian Date: 7/11/2025 3:43:00 PM Very important things to ponder. The answer should be..."I feel, I will". Change begins with us. Thanks for the visit to my page.

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