Preach

This one is a deep reflective piece on what my eyes show me of the world in which we live.

Born into a torn world 

People fight and kill 

You do your best to hold still 

The planet is ever so ill 

Your family has beliefs 

Ideals pushed into your space 

They keep your lessons brief 

And preach peace to the human race 

Yet they nail a thief to a cross 

Or make a man slay his son 

They say the others are lost 

A new war has just begun 

They kill a non believer 

Insult to tell him his place 

They keep your lessons brief 

And preach peace to the human race 

Yet they attack the church of another 

They spread harsh words of hate 

Turn brother against brother 

A divided race and state 

Spill the blood of children 

Give food that’s been drug laced 

They keep your lessons brief 

And preach peace to the human race 

You know not all are bad 

But still you see the fear 

A son who's lost his dad 

He sheds a single tear 

The battlefield of god 

Puts men in a dark place 

They keep your lessons brief 

And preach peace to the human race 

 

Author's Note

First and foremost, I am aware that not everyone who believes in a major religion is a terrible person. I wrote this more to show that people can allow their beliefs to truly go to their heads, and do things in the name of their peaceful religions that are heinous crimes to possibly commit against another human being. I myself have been studying Buddhism for a short amount of time recently and, while for most of my life I have not been a religious person, it is something I may consider incorporating into my lifestyle. Not all religions are bad, and I am aware, so please dont feel the need to tell me. Thank you.

Constructive criticism is always welcome.