A Prayer For The World In Need

On this day with technology

Overflowing media venues and internet

Videos and images of a world

Twisting peace into pure chaos.

 

Bombs and guns

Float upon howling winds

Echoeing the sounds of violence

Rattling and shaking at our world.

 

Innocent blood stained

Upon holy grounds

As the screams for change

Can be heared all over the world.

 

Velveteen dreams of peace

And harmony fill children minds

Shedding many tears, drenched in crimson

When they should be having fun.

 

Fires and smoke, disease and decay

Kings sit upon golden thrones

With no feelings of pity or

One ounce of much needed remorse.

 

People of the world, powerless

With nothing but a voice

And a prayer in their minds

For a world in desperate need.

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

A short write written for class in regards to the violence happening in Syria.

Reviews

[The They]

Wow. Before I read the authors note, i thought you were talking about the USA. I guess that just goes to show that you've tapped into something universally relevant today. Good job!

[Raven Starhawk]

I can actually envision this in my head. In a way I have nearly lived it as I read. I hope that makes sense, but the words within are some that stir some vivid images.

[paradise]

well written I really like it :)

[Kaine]

I believe everyone has a cause for which their own morals can be unheeded. It's easy to speak righteous words, much harder to make others agree to them, or to always uphold them. People are generally passive, and as such you can't expect the world to change. Those who try to change it, do so in the belief that they are right - even if there may be things they regret not having been able to change. They're just people. Yes, the world is cruel. That is the face of humanity.

I think most people will be able to relate to this, as the world, at any time, leaves much room for improvement, and the mind, at any time, much want for improvement.

[Revery]

Excellent penning encompassing so many sad facets of this world. How will we find our way to peace? This is honest and strong. The potent words get in the face of the reader as they should. Thanks for sharing Anna Rose, excellent.