If I had magic

Just words

                                 If I had magic

Johnnie walked the California Fault line alone. Looking for a ancient and holy place.
The desert mountain hard and her natural beauty.
Perfect place to hide wishing wells and to burn some sage.
A place to pray.



Once I knew anger, war and greed.
Now I sit by Captain Jack, great Chief of the Modoc tribe, hidden waterfall.
I whispered silently to Captain Jack.
We lost great warrior.
Men is killing nature and killing each other.
I come to you, praying for a wish.
To make some wishes into the waterfall and the mountains.

                  If I had magic

If I had magic.
I would wish for every child to have shelter, food and safe place to live.
I would wish for the men of war to become men of peace.
They would send water, food and medicine instead of soldiers and guns.

I burn my lavender sage near the waterfall.
I pray all women and children are safe from violence.
I pray we allow our children to stay young and clean.
Clean of the knowledge of war, death and blood.
Allow our children to learn skills and trade.

If I had magic.
You and I.
Wouldn't fear each other.
We would be friends.
We wouldn't see color, race or belief.
We would see a person who need love, who need kindness and
who want opportunity to do great things.

If I had magic.
I would make the men who hate the earth.
Quit digging-up the earth for the oil.
Quit dropping waste and poison into the rivers, the lakes and the sea.
Quit chopping down the trees in the great forest and the beautiful tropical  forest.

If I had magic.
I would stand with a billion people.
All of us knowing.
We are. One people and one earth.
We would demand the end to separation and demand the end of war.

If I had magic.
You and I.
Would know only laughter and joy.
War and hate would be.
Myth and tale only.
                      John Castellenas/Coyote
                     

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

What a wonderful spell you cast with your words! You do have magic in your poetry and verse. A good friend of mine once said that the measure of a man can be found in his prayer. Whatever we worship, we strive to become. Thus, if a man worship a god of vengeance, hate, destruction and death...he will become warlike. But if he worships a god of peace, love, creation and life...he will strive to become a minister of justice for all with truth and peace at the center of all things.Your prayer is beautiful my friend and a fitting representation of your spirit. I enjoyed every word.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Fabian. I appreciate your kind words.

[Kibbles and Quips]

Another powerful poem, Coyote. I am always to come across your works, as they're always so heartfelt and thoughtful. It truly is sickening the reality of this world, and, I agree, if I had magic, I would wish the same.
Quickly, though, as I was enjoying your poem, I noticed a couple typos, here,
"We would see a person who need love, who need kindness and
who want opportunity to do great things."
Simple subject verb agreement. "need" and "want" need an "s."
Anywho, and as always, thanks for sharing your great poetry, Coyote!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the help. I do appreciate.

[R.E. Ray]

"If I had magic" is the perfect title and chorus. I can imagine the lyrics in a contemporary bluesy song, maybe something from Norah Jones.

So much sincerity here, and a good balance of sadness and hope. Your poem shows the human spirit thrives, and though that hope's not quite "magic," it's a good start. Nice work, Coyote.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are right. Words like peace. Rarely spoke. Thank you Robert for reading and the comment.

[Dara]

Your love for mankind and the earth simply shine here. If only we could use magic to right all the wrongs we seem to witness day in and day out. A very stunning, touching write this is John. Love the photo too!!

[Coyote Poetry]

A old photo and I appreciate the comment Dara. I pray we learn the road to peace soon.

[Rye]

If I had magic.
I would make the men who hate the earth.
Quit digging-up the earth for the oil.
Quit dropping waste and poison into the rivers, the lakes and the sea.
Quit chopping down the trees in the great forest and the beautiful tropical forest.

I totally love this part, this is an awesome write as well. I enjoyed this. If I had magic I'd probably would get rid of all the hatred in the world.

[Coyote Poetry]

What did my generation leave for the children? Thank you dear Poet for reading and the comment.