'Why do You'

A short poem about the hatred some people have for their fellow man, A concept I fail to understand. If we only channeled our energy for good instead of bad think what a better world this would be.

‘’ Why do you’’

 

                  Why do you want to kill me?

           Before you know what I might be

                                      I could be the one who brings world peace

                 Or helps the blind to see

                                   I may be the person who finds a cancer cure

                                     Do you still want to kill me? How can you be sure?

  I might just discover, a new and endless fuel

                                           That would help to warm your home

                                                 How could you be that cruel?

         To end a life you never knew

                                     Because you have hatred in your heart

                       For the freedom and democracy that makes us worlds apart

                               Your god is my god and we all belong to him

                                  To kill me in his name is just a mortal sin

                                It’s written in the holy books be it Bible or Qu'ran

                       That god preached and asked us to love our fellow man

    So why do you want to kill me?

                                        When you don’t know who I am

                        I pity your blind ignorance that drives you in this way

                    And hope and wish that you will see that death is not the way

               To quell your need for destruction of what you do not understand

                     I think that it’s you who fears me more and the things for what I stand

                                For peace and love and friendship and tolerance to all

                                                  So why do you want to hurt me

             When you don’t know me at all

 

    Will Neill: 2015

 

  

   

Author's Note

I haven't posted anything for quite a while, but I have been coming over to read some of the wonderful stories and poems on here and make the odd comment. I hope you take this poem in the context it was written after the murders in France, I hope I have not offended anyone or their religion this was not my aim.
Thank You

Reviews

[Willys Watson]

An amazing poem. You have a natural flair for expressing yourself through writing and this verse pretty much sums up the world we live in and the mind-set of those fundies who believe their way is the only way and try to impose their beliefs on everyone else.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Yes, it is very sad. I think a lot of this happens when people want to 'avenge' for some past deed. Also misunderstood doctrine fuels their hatred.
Your poem works well and is well written.

[Will Neill]

thank you.
will

[Woody]

I'm sure any sensible human being could've written this poem, though not so eloquently.
Will, you have spoken for many of us who are befuddled by the senseless killings that are taking place on a regular basis these days.
wonderful poem for someone who claims not to be a poet.

[Will Neill]

mostly born out of frustration Woody, I find it difficult why some people hate others for reasons I cannot fathom. Thanks.
Will

[Valentine]

Fantastic write on the world's problem. I will never understand how someone could hate me that never has met or even seen me. Welcome back Will. Valentine

[Will Neill]

Thanks Kathie, I hope you are well.
Will

[AfolabiMA]

Wow! Thanks for sharing this wonderful gem. I enjoyed reading it.

[Will Neill]

Thank You so much.
Will

[David Scott]

Thank you for writing a poem to draw the consciousness toward respect and love for life. We cannot empower a living being by trivializing life... LIFE. This is the Devine breath... This is Spirit. How could we have the disrespect to extinguish such a gift?
I like how you question here. Great write!

[Will Neill]

Thanks David, good to talk to you again, its been a while, I hope your world is full of peace.
Take Care
Will

[Samuel Dickens]

This timely poem is fantastic, Will, and expresses thoughts and truths that the entire world should embrace. God, by any name people might know him, could never condone the kind of senseless killing we've been seeing.

[Will Neill]

Thanks Sam, I'm no poet but I needed to write something.
Will