Can you see? The truth.

Just words.

“I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there.”

― Mother Teresa 

“As I looked at the stains on the coral, I recalled some of the eloquent phrases of politicians and newsmen about how "gallant" it is for a man to "shed his blood for his country," and "to give his life's blood as a sacrifice," and so on. The words seemed ridiculous. Only the flies benefited.”
― Eugene B. Sledge 

“What is left after war is silence: The silence of the death; the silence of the debris; the silence of the birds! After war even the screams of sadness are silent because the pain is in the very depths of the soul!”
― Mehmet Murat ildan

                                             Can you see? The truth?

The world will end with weeping and a billion tears of regret. Mankind won't go out with a bang. Not a quick death. Men will learn heavy sorrow for holding silence and not standing, as one for peace.

                            John Castellenas

The sea, the land and the sky are being murdered by men seeking profit. No concern for the gifts given to men. Don't we know. We need the blessing of the sun, the sweet taste of water to live and the land to produce food and air for us to survive. Plant a tree, don't expand,  leaving dead cities to rot. Rebuilt, not destroy.

                            John Castellenas

One people and one earth. Race, color, religion or location won't mean anything to nuclear, bio and chemical warfare.

Every child lost to war. A life lost that could of saved us all. We teach our youth to fight and kill. This is men greatest sin. We are one people and we share one planet. Every life had value. Please teach concern, kindness and love. Not revenge, hate or separation. My kind grandfather taught me. To show respect, anger is fruitless and all people are important. He told me. Listen, talk and pay attention. Better to have a hand, offering friendship than a fist causing separation.

                        John Castellenas/Coyote

Author's Note

Just words.

Reviews

[Hilarys Addison]

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[Coyote Poetry]

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[Coyote Poetry]

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[Coyote Poetry]

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[Carola]

" The sea, the land and the sky are being murdered by men seeking profit. No concern for the gifts given to men. Don't we know. We need the blessing of the sun, the sweet taste of water to live and the land to produce food and air for us to survive. Plant a tree, don't expand, leaving dead cities to rot. Rebuilt, not destroy."
wow, what powerful words. just look at history, mankind, ie. politicians, never learn!
politicians (from all countries) would only learn if they also had to don a soldiers uniform, carry a rifle & enter the arena of war & possibly sacrifice their own blood. maybe then they would try harder with negotiations or just let things go.

[Coyote Poetry]

Peace, a word rarely said. Two of the longest wars are going on. Can't hear a whisper of complain. Thank you Carola for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[wordman]

and they are all true,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Coyote Poetry]

A scary world my friend.

[wordman]

yes it is,and getting worse

[Jon Roggie]

Your words remind of something I try to live by. You teach by example. It is easy to teach to destroy. Harder to show what could be. Still learning from what I see. Hoping I can do better.

Jon

[Coyote Poetry]

We all must do better. Thank you Jon for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[angel]

NOT just words. My heart cries "Yes! Yes! at the end of nearly every sentence quoted here.
The exception is the first sentence in the Mother Teresa quote, for I have marched in countless anti war demonstrations.

[Coyote Poetry]

We must stand against violence. You did right to march in anti-war demonstrations. If we stay silence. We are at fault too.

[Gee]

Life experience has gifted you wisdom few on here write with Coyote. Perhaps though this gained by seeing things man really ought not to.
Hope you are well.
Good morning

[Coyote Poetry]

Life teaches us all. Right and wrong. Some folks decide wrong is right. Thank you my friend for reading and the kind words.

[andrew mitchell]

Words of wisdom on mankind especially as you have served your country John.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Andrew. I appreciate the comment.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

these are NOT just words, they are so meaningful...and that ending..."better to have a hand offering friendship than a fist causing separation" is absolutely true.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jacob. I appreciate the comment. I pray we change the direction of our world.