Dogs of war

A call to peace.

Everything is on the line, 

we are running out of time. 

Oh, so do angels cry, 

for innocents that will die. 

Oh, Gabriel sound your horn, 

for all those once born. 

Light a candle and say a prayer, 

so we can all meet there. 

Some place ever after, 

all lives really matter. 

Through all the ash and smoke, 

some refuse to lose hope. 

Call on your dogs of war, 

leave the people, forevermore.

Let it there be peace, 

and may our troubles cease. 

The halls are already filled with blood, 

and countless bones within the mud. 

May Diana shine bright on this dark path, 

at the crossroads where the devil did sat. 

Where is the land of promise? 

What would tip the scales of justice? 

In a million men, is there one true and honest, 

that can truly deny that peace is best? 

In this piece, there is a beast, and I confess, 

sins, that were never mine to express...

I glide with the wings of sorrow, 

and dream of a better tomorrow. 

To see the future in a child's smile, 

and try to forget all things vile. 

Author's Note

I hope you can all enjoy this poem.
All visits and reviews are appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read.
Take good care.

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

i just got back from Myanmar, when i sufferred a psychotic episode. from the hospital, i learned about the coup d'etat. i knew what was coming. i knew there was going to be killing. my heart sank for the country that took me in, and the people who were so kind to me.
today, it doesn't get mentioned on the news much, but war is still raging. i pray for peace. i pray for Myanmar, but also Ukraine, Sudan, Gaza, Israel... and i don't want to go on.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much friend.
I pray that war will end as well.
For all those aflicted nations.
Your visit and your review are deeply appreciated.
Take good care and may you be safe and in peace.

[MCS]

Haunting words that touch on much of what I find myself struggling with lately. Your words will linger throughout this day for I find I’m whispering them in my quiet moments.
Thank you for sharing.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your review MCS.
Your words are deeply appreciated.
read moreThank you so much for your visit and your review MCS.
Your words are deeply appreciated.
I believe some of us will be able to relate. These are troubled times. You are most welcome. Take good care friend.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Take good care friend.

[Cherrie]

… to dream of a better tomorrow… we must all pick up that banner.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Yes, indeed. Thank you for your visit and your review.
Your words are very appreciated. Take good care Cherrie. Bright blessings.

[Coyote Poetry]

The soldier must learn the below lines my friend.
"I glide with the wings of sorrow,
and dream of a better tomorrow.
To see the future in a child's smile,
and try to forget all things vile. "
I was a soldier and I didn't allow war to bother me. Than two friends were killed in the new wars. I learn great sadness. They had children and wives. Old soldiers learn to keep the memories and appreciate the new ones. Powerful and worthwhile thoughts shared.
Coyote

[The_Ancient_Rock]

I am sorry for your loss friend. I also lost friends and it is very difficult. Thank you so much for your visit and your review. I am really glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care friend. Bright blessings.

[Lisasview]

Really great inspiring words to read as my day is now ending.
I enjoy reading thoughts such as these as they make me think...
Lisa

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your review.
I am glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care Lisa. 😃

[Fabian G. Franklin]

"They have healed the hurt of the people a little by saying, peace, peace, when there is no peace." Book of Jeremiah If man were capable of peace, what wonderful things our species might accomplish working in harmony with one purpose. But the "if" has never been realized and mankind grows closer to his own demise as a species every day.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your review, Fabian. Your words might be true. But we all need hope for the future, I think. Maybe there is some way to avoid our demise as a species. Man is capable of the worse and the greatest as well. Only time will truly tell what we become. I am happy you took the time to read this work. Bright blessings.

[Amy R]

This poem reflects on the consequences of violence and the cry for justice and compassion amidst suffering, invoking a sense of urgency and collective responsibility.
It addresses the impact of conflict on innocent lives, the role of divine or spiritual intervention (represented by angels and figures like Gabriel and Diana), and the quest for a better future.
This poem shows how much the world needs help in such short sum of words. I don't know how it led to so much bad but I pray that this changes or else centuries from now it may be no more.

Thanks for sharing such a powerful thought,.
-Amy

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your review.
I agree with all that you write. I pray that this changes as well. An era of peace would be nice.
Take good care dear friend.
Thank you again for sharing such an insightful review.
Bright blessings Amy.

[Amy R]

Very true, been wanting that an era of peace but I don't know what's gong on....🙏🏻🙏🏻
read moreVery true, been wanting that an era of peace but I don't know what's gong on....🙏🏻🙏🏻
You're welcome.