Peace

Please listen to the video. His words mean more today then 29 years years ago.

John Denver - Peace

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpO0lsTQSs0


                   Peace

There is a name for war and killing.
There is a name for giving in.
There is another name for war.
The name is sin.
There is still time to turn things around.
Make all hatred cease.
Give another name to living.
Call it peace.
                 John Denver
                   1982



                      Peace

My poor baby.
Daddy loved you so.
Gun are roaring loud and near.

I have prayed to the Gods for peace.
I asked Jesus to protect the child.
I  pray to the Great spirit of life to bring wisdom to our leaders.

I sat and prayed yesterday with a Muslim man.
We cry together for the death of so many.
Then we pray together for peace.

I stood in the great valleys and asked for help.
I pray to the sea for peace and calm.

Men believe they are safe when war is far away.
When war is the purpose of a great land.
War is always near.

My baby.
War is man's great sin.
His hunger to control and show no kindness.
It is greed and hate.

Borders may separate countries.
But with each death in war.
A flame of life is lost.

Could the flame put out by hate and violence.
Been the spirit to lead us away from our hatred and greed.


                     Coyote
                   2011

Author's Note

Men and woman of peace we need. I hope you listen to a great man that is missed.

Reviews

[Ruth]

And that is just the thing isn't it love? People at war who actually sit down and talk to the supposed "enemy" often cry about the state of corruption and sadness! This made me tearful...you have an awesome open heart and mind...peace is something that seems farther away each day...but positive thinking can bring it around....non compliance to unjust laws...etc...awesome work love! xx

[zainul]

Thanks,Coyote for the amazing poem.
We continue our sins of waging wars for killing,raping,torturing and endangering
our lives using many excuses and pretexts.
It is often said that the greatest lesson of history is that we don't learn anything from history.The rulers repeatedly proved this saying by engaging in unnecessary wars of death and destruction which killed many peoples around the world.

[Charlotte Haran]

Deeply inspitational. You have me lost for words...

[jessdixon]

"War is always near." Isn't that too true? Great piece.

[mariah]

wow, this made me sad, but it is beautiful and true. i especially like the line that says "Borders may separate countries. But with each death in war. A flame of life is lost." great work!

[Kaa Na Kalyanasundaram]

Borders may separate countries.
But with each death in war.
A flame of life is lost.

..............good coining of words in these lines. It is true. I like your writings. With best wishes.

[Dr Ayaz chandio]

so peaceful and lovely..................much love and blessings dear..

[Alexis]

"Borders may separate countries.
But with each death in war.
A flame of life is lost."

I love that stanza. It's realistic and it doesn't try to cover up the truth and horror of what's really happening. It's just so tragic.
This is another great poem. Your writing is awesome!

[luna11]

Beautiful poem :D

[Helen Woodward]

I am totally in awe of John Denver's voice and lyrics, he had such beautiful and deep thoughts and we are the richer for having his legacy. He is sadly missed that is sure!

[Sleeping Maiden]

Beautiful piece! Deep and powerful words here. Peace is needed in the world..
So many do not listen and end up fighting for hatred.. and revenge..
A cruel world that doesn't have to be.. if peace were among people's hearts.
This is a really inspiring poem! Splendid write!