Peace

Please listen to the video. His words mean more today then 29 years years ago.

John Denver - Peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpO0lsTQSs0


                   Peace

There is a name for war and killing.
There is a name for giving in.
There is another name for war.
The name is sin.
There is still time to turn things around.
Make all hatred cease.
Give another name to living.
Call it peace.
                 John Denver
                   1982



                      Peace

My poor baby.
Daddy loved you so.
Gun are roaring loud and near.

I have prayed to the Gods for peace.
I asked Jesus to protect the child.
I  pray to the Great spirit of life to bring wisdom to our leaders.

I sat and prayed yesterday with a Muslim man.
We cry together for the death of so many.
Then we pray together for peace.

I stood in the great valleys and asked for help.
I pray to the sea for peace and calm.

Men believe they are safe when war is far away.
When war is the purpose of a great land.
War is always near.

My baby.
War is man's great sin.
His hunger to control and show no kindness.
It is greed and hate.

Borders may separate countries.
But with each death in war.
A flame of life is lost.

Could the flame put out by hate and violence.
Been the spirit to lead us away from our hatred and greed.


                     Coyote
                   2011

Author's Note

Men and woman of peace we need. I hope you listen to a great man that is missed.

Reviews

[Ruth]

And that is just the thing isn't it love? People at war who actually sit down and talk to the supposed "enemy" often cry about the state of corruption and sadness! This made me tearful...you have an awesome open heart and mind...peace is something that seems farther away each day...but positive thinking can bring it around....non compliance to unjust laws...etc...awesome work love! xx

[Kat Sayers]

A great poem that really made my heartache.
Statements need to be made and this one is powerful.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

So sad to read. Poppy says it for me ...it is enough to make us all tearful - your writing comes from the heart.

Chloe

[HorrorMaster]

really good

[Nicole]

It is difficult for many people to understand that people are drawn instinctively to that primal level of our being which is to protect what is ours and claim what we desire but do not have. People who allow themselves to be governed wholly by those primal instincts, ignoring the need for empathy and compassion towards others, are what bring out the worst in everyone else. It is like a chain reaction and one that, once started, is nearly impossible to end. And so with the murder of Able by Cain, so begins the cycle of violence that will torment the earth until the end of days. Wonderful prose. Very thought-provoking.

[AK]

That is so true, your poem really touched my heart. I think Jesus did protect your baby after all. Great job!

[Irfan Bashir Shah]

Coyote, your poem as always touched my heart... "But with each death in war.
A flame of life is lost.".. wow!
Respect.

[hmm]

Wow such a intriguing write and quite interesting.

[Chris Yip]

Excellent writing and read! I salute you for the depth, insight and maturity of your thoughts in words. Something well worth telling about, war and its wages, that is. Such an open minded way of thinking and attitude towards peace and love. The poem was a work of substance and driven by a well worth cause, that is to end wars and bring peace to mankind. Simple but yet poignant and deep.

[A]

You are a truly great man Coyote, this is a wonderful piece of writing...
It aches my heart to see where the world is heading, but it also enlightens me with hope to see that there still exists people like you who have understood and realized that there is never a good cause for war, it's never the solution, humanity is one despite the difference between nations, religion, color, we're one, and we must live in peace... It indeed is a sin, Wonderful writing, please keep it up.

[Ami N.]

So touching...I wept when reading this. Amazing piece...