United Prayer

I was asked by a friend to write a poem on the theme, Praying for Peace. This is it.

 

United Prayer

 

Painted in a corner

Smeared about the floor

Chants of lone forgiveness

Quiet in the war

 

“Deafening the sound of death”

 

Garden roses trampled

Broken stems abound

Wilting on the visions

Blooming losses found

 

“Petals of peace scattered carelessly”

 

Blood along the pathway

Eyes hid in the mist

Penning someone else’s name

On this lengthy list

 

“Alphabetical to the grave”

 

Standing from the shadows

Crossing battle lines

Reaching for the freedom

Voices loud can find

 

“Speak up children, your voices matter”

 

Put aside your weapons

Time has come to cease

The nation now has gathered

United prayer for peace

 

“On our hands and knees we pray… send the evil far away”

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Artwork by Sally K. Green

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

Penning someone else’s name
On this lengthy list

“Alphabetical to the grave”

Wow. This is an incredible write and those lines above hit so hard - even though they aren't "brusque" words - they carry so much meaning.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much my good friend.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A nice rendition of peace and bringing the world together but I fear those who would wage war would not even give a damn unfortunately.

[Jack...]

Unfortunately I agree with you. Thanks so much.

[Sami Khalil]

A great poem Jack and that ending was the best along with its message...
War is a big business and big corporations are making billions and they need to start wars here and there to sell more weapons. I can see it if it is for self defense and not just aggresion...We pray for peace...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure...:)

[NA]

Superb read...enjoyed :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much.

[gabrielle]

“Speak up children, your voices matter”

The children are the ones who would benefit or suffer from the choices that we may be making at the present. Indeed, their voices are significant. This is a touching prayer for peace, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Gabrielle

[Coyote Poetry]

“Speak up children, your voices matter”
Put aside your weapons
Time has come to cease
The nation now has gathered
United prayer for peace
“On our hands and knees we pray… send the evil far away”
I agree with the above lines 100%. We make our kids pay for our weaknesses and our sins. Thank you for the powerful poem with a very good message.
Coyote

[Jack...]

Thank you so much sir.

[Zahra]

Jack I didn't know what to write about this one. Thank you so much for your words and thoughts on this subject, beautiful contribution. War, terror and crime are just the outcomes of humanity's distance from it's origin which is only peace and oneness. This poem speaks volumes of truth and we really need to spread the word of peace. I loved this line, "SPEAK up children, your voices matter" this is a truth. We need to realise that if we will have peace inside we will never want to become a reason of harm to another brother and sister in humanity,as a result ensuring peace and safety for our own lives. It is time to take this prayer seriously. Thank you so much again.

[Jack...]

Thank you my good friend. I felt this as I wrote it, it touched my hands as I typed and it opened my eyes as I read what I was writing. Thank you so much for asking me to write this poem. I hope everyone has a chance to read it and understand.

[Zahra]

This is how it works, peace arrives in our own hearts first when we try to spread it. Thank you so much, I also hope that people read and understand it.

[s y e]

Wow, Jack! Excellent! :-D

This was a great write, it's such a touching write and thought provoking! Well done.

~ Noodle

[Jack...]

I appreciate your kind words, always, you make me smile.

[s y e]

Glad to make you smile.

Always a pleasure, Jack!

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes - a great prayer in this poem. I especially like that last stanza - simple, straightforward, it could stand alone as a mantra.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Rita. Zahra (I Have A Voice) asked me to write a poem about praying for peace and this is what I wrote.

[Rita L. Sev]

I don't think we can have enough of this type of prayer...

[Emerald Seas]

You did an excellent writing, my friend! This is so touching, profound, and thought provoking. Well done!

[Jack...]

Thanks so much dear Sera. Wrote it as a favor for someone.