House on the hill

Just words and thoughts.

                                  The house on the hill

Teacher, teacher. You taught me. Be kind, talk politely and treat all life with respect. The school is falling. All I see is hate, war and separation. Teacher, teacher. What do I believe? Are you teaching us the proper skills?

The house on the hill. Once stood safe and sound. Daddy was my hero and mama taught us love and she protected us. Today the house is falling apart. Daddy drink his rum to find sleep and mama sleeps alone. The once house of laughter and love had turn cold and lonely. Children watched solid world and home become the sand of time swept away by the ocean of disappointment.

Teacher, teacher. They killed children today? Father and mother. I learn how to take cover in my school. Is my world safe? What did you leave for me?

I touch the witches tree today. I love the witched tree. She reaches for the sun and the earth. I prayed we can stop the madness. Who do we blame? Time to stop the naysayers and the spreaders of hate. Need all races, religions and color to demand the end to hate. War is pure profit. The men and country that make profit from war. They  are the killers. No guns, no war.

Teacher, teacher. I saw soldiers fighting and dying. Who is right or wrong?

Poor teacher reached to the child and she whispered. We must stand our ground. The children will lead us to peace. You and the rest of the children must repair the wounded world left by greedy people.

Heal/not kill.    War is not the road to peace. It is the road to death and destruction.

                              John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

A new poem. I hope you like.

Reviews

[Mar-Mar]

" Children watched solid world and home become the sand of time swept away by the ocean of disappointment."
This is my favorite sentence in the whole poem, I feel like most people can relate to it. I mean, We all have had our share of troubles and disappointment at home and in the world.
The poem sheds light on some things that we as people, tend to ignore.
I would like to know which poem that you've wrote is your personal favorite.
But anyways, Thank you for the great poem to read.
-Mars

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Mar-Mar for reading and the positive comment. I do appreciate.

[Terry O'Leary]

So true, so wise...
So ignored by the brainwashed public...
Excellent, excellent poem!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Terry for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Zoe Naga]

Wow!!! U will never cease to amaze me with your writing... Its so beautiful...Thank you Sir

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Zoe. I appreciate the comment.

[Calamityofgin]

Sweet Johhny love this on you. The description of a home gone cold from lack of love and life perfectly relects a world in the same wretched state.

The look at this from a child to teachers eyes is a Masters stroke...really makes this poignant..
Hadnt read enough of you to see otber than your dreamy lover pieces..which i adore. But this is sweet meat Sweet Johhny.

Love and wishes of ✌ peace.

Calamity of Jennifer

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jennifer. I appreciate the kind words.

[Valentine]

One of your best John. So much wisdom in a few lines of writing. Valentine

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Valentine. I'm so tire of war.

[Mauricio Montoya]

very insightful, from family values to how were taught, like how it come together, the core root of everything start with the family. excellent write. thank you for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Mauricio. I agree. We need the family strong and good leadership. A raised fist and a division of Soldiers is not the sign of peace.

[kihisu chisho]

great imagination. keep writing!

[Coyote Poetry]

It is not imagination. Daughter at six learn to take cover in case of her school was attacked. War is killing and USA using 25% of taxes for war. We need different leaders my friend. I truly believe. This coming generation will find peace or ending. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[kihisu chisho]

well I mean ur imaginative words(sorry if u didn't understand that).