Evil Reign. ..

Spiritual

Why does evil reign?
Why do we let our hearts hold on to everlasting pain?
Why do we let evil prevail, like a full fledged war on our loved ones, like anthrax in the mail?

Why do we let hate win the race, when we all know love should take first place?
Why do we let our sinful minds run our lives, when it's our hearts that take the impact of our nose dives?

Why do we unleash the beast, when we truly desire peace?
Why do we let rage dictate our day, when "God Help" is all we need to say?
Why do we let our mouths spit lies, when we all know we cant hide from the most high?

Why do we kick a man when he's already down, this doesn't make me or God proud?
Why does evil reign?

Author's Note

The answer is simple, we sinners let it!
All glory belongs to God!!!

Reviews

[Adam Whitworth]

' The problem of Evil' has a long history and all religions have struggled to explain it away, the answer isn't simple. I've read the three poems you have on show here and I like your thoughtful writing but all three of them are lists. Sometimes a list is appropriate but more often it doesn't grip the reader, it doesn't feel 'reader-friendly' and sadly it misses all the opportunities to be lyrical, beautiful or memorable. Anyway, keep up the great writing.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Jamestown,
"Evil Reign"
Evil is the result of sin that has been allowed a foothold in a life of even structure's of society or government and other man made politics...etc.
It many even have a beginning in an act of one person.
Agenda is ussually the covering for this wrong backed evil within poeple and the results do not bring God the glory.
God is our help if given a place of honor. I am pleased to see this writing and to continue to watch and be aware that our (enemy as a roaring lion desires to destroy. 1 Peter 5:8) Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
blessings,
Kathy

[Jimmy Yetts]

Satan clouds men's minds; convincing them to call evil by some other name--making the renamed seem like something that shouldn't be resisted. "Reproductive rights", for example, obscures the killing of unborn babies; leading some to believe sacrificing their own children somehow represents an exercise in "freedom."
Wise and insightful piece, good poet!

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[nazia]

This is a question we all need to ask, not others but our inner-selves too.. Somewhere sometimes we all let evil reign our senses.. An intriguing piece James :)

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!
I completely agree with your review:)

[sinNsincerity]

This just show that we need to be there for one an other rather than judge.

[Jamestown]

You are absolutely right my brother, great point!
Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Shane Mohamed]

Good questions. As humans, we're not perfect, and we do sin, but also, God is always there to accept repentance. Thanks for sharing.

[Jamestown]

You are absolutely right my friend, this one of my earlier
pieces and I figured why not post it:) Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Ana D S M]

Good questions, it's true, we should not let it but I think it's fear that is the enabler.

[Jamestown]

You make a good point! Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Ana D S M]

You're welcome!

[MoriartyMesa]

Wanna know the most interesting part of evil?



Just look at a tree's shadow.



you will know.

[Su' Nacnetaf]

Why does evil reign?
Well... because men aren't sane.

Nice writing, though I may not be religious, I find myself thinking similar thoughts about "evil" every once in a while. "Why do we kick a man when he's already down..." both literally and figuratively this is the line which hit me the most, I see that every day all around me and I can only guess it's the same wherever one may be. Thanks for sharing, kudos.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out,I appreciate your review and b-blessed!

[Lavender Soya]

Great piece brethren! It has its biblical origin. Our enemy has reigned and conquered the earth, for we are not from here. We belong to the kingdom of God in the heavens. Thus, making us strangers in this world. We shall fight and go against the snare of the enemy.

Overall, your words, lines and thoughts are very well arrayed. Thank you for sharing this piece! God Bless.

[Jamestown]

Thanks for checking it out and b-blessed!

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem told a real story. New world forget no perfect man. Just us doing our best. I like the reasons and questions brought to life by this poem.
"Why do we kick a man when he's already down, this doesn't make me or God proud?
Why does evil reign?"
All of us need a gentle and friendly voice to tell us. We will be okay. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote