Set The World Aflame With Love

Not my best, but I had nothing else to write about.

The world could use a little more love and compassion....

 

I can hear the desperate cries

Echoes of burning despair in the winds

Crashing along the edges of the ocean shores

Bleeding a tiny hint of crimson red.

 

Anger and greed take over control

Ashes of the scattered hearts and souls

Lost in their own personal burdens

The ones that truly care...

 

Forced into silence, hold their tongue

Battered down slaves, beaten with no chance

By the headstrong fools that judge livelihoods

And play tediously with image of God.

 

I wish to burn the world, set it all aflame

Let the ashes settle and give reason to renew

A new found love and compassion

For a world in desperate need to seek it.

 

 

 

Reviews

[reflectingus]

Bravo! What particularly caught my attention was the almost, lyrical, rhythm. I could feel the awesomeness from the third stanza, the sudden drift in mood, how we struggle for freedom, though we are well aware that it is love that can set us free, but we keep stomping on it. Your idea to set the world aflame and start afresh is really endearing to me haha. I would love to join you, there sure needs to be more love, because violence is not 'just balancing out' anymore. Your poetry is great, inspirational. Keep writing!

[Raven Starhawk]

For me the opening line pretty much sums it up. I think that as humans we take a lot for granted. We think that we are intelligent, that our gods or religions are the right path to evolving and just...@__@ I am probably reading too much into it but I read your poem and all this races through my mind. XD

[Ink Angel]

Its a cruel harsh world we live in, but those of us who care, we can make a difference. Keep going with your wonderful words. The secound stanza rings true to me. Nice write.

[MandaBear]

I thought it was very good:)

[luna11]

The world can be a cruel place sometimes.
Powerful poem.
Well written
xx

[Dayran]

There are times when we wish for the whole world to be in love when we find it hard to love the people right there with us. This may not be one of those times, but it helps to know that it sometimes happens. Nice write!

[The Flame of the Knight]

I like it. This was very creatively written but i agree with the two people before me. But still, keep it up!

[john-alec mitchell]

nice very nice
but i kinda agree with the guy before me

[外人 (Gaiji..]

girl, your poetry has always that "apocalythic" touch ;)
like it but one tip: don't write if you don't have ideas, you had luck but no one forces you to write, take your time and write only when you feel, no matter how long it takes ;)

[rivers]

Very emotional conviction...This day isn't long enough to respond properly but we are on the same page and I would only be repeating thoughts well written. Love is the answer to change...Hope is not blind...Greed is the underlining problem but one of many. Has it gone too far? Only conscious awakening can change the journeys direction...Keep leading the awakening and rising like the the Phoenix from modern man's ashes and destruction. A very provocative wake up call...

[Coyote Poetry]

World need better leaders. Men and woman who can talk and solve problems. Guns and threats cannot bring peace. Fire may come. Because of foolish men who believe strength and power is the way. I believe man would become extinct unless we change our ways. The poem is outstanding. Made me think. When we send food and medicine. Teams of doctors to heal and repair. Funny how the world is unite when a bad storm destroyed life and property. Too bad we can't think in the same way in the desire of peace and calm.
Coyote