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

[KAREN]

Excellent write! War is so bad, but we just keep pushing on and praying for peace. Strong poem!!!

[Plagued Monumentally]

Another beautiful and true poem by you.

[A Risen Heroine.]

This is a wonderful and powerful poem...
I like it a lot.
Keep up the good job.

~A Fallen Heroine~

[Joiedevivre]

This poem means so so much especially coming from you, knowing you have first hand experience. Thank you for sharing this excellent poem and the timeless video , it will be cherished.

[∂αʌ<..]

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

Wise words Coyote, always wise words...just i wished that more people will read them, hear them, tell them but most importantly, put them into practice!

[Margarette]

This poem is great! It makes people think about the real world's problem. I like how you relate peace with a prayer to ask god for help. This made my day. Keep writing good poems!

[Aidz]

From the heart friend, truly from the heart :)

[Lily Mae]

You never cease to amaze me with these raw and intense writes. Your words are strong and hold so much beauty and truth.. Thank you again for sharing.. John Denver was my little girl crush for many years. xo

Very true words spoken here. An excellent write.

[Marla]

I'm astonished. This is brilliant.