Peacemaker

Once again for those in the back,

Why?

The debate is irrelevant.

Facts are chosen on the bounce.

Better for the spin.

This is what you give me?

Sorry if I choose to ignore,

  less blame to you,

    and play my own way.

I might be irrational.

It is all a wandering road,

 being a peacemaker,

   if only to find a path.

One where we are finally at home.

Reviews

[Lorry]

This reads of chisell-jawed determination, a silhouette on the setting sun, and living with just their thoughts until they reach their destination.
They may just be treading a path that others will one day follow.
In my mind they have erected a sign, naming the place Ole Roggie way in your honour Jon.

[Jon Roggie]

Meanwhile, I stubbed my toe on the way out the doorway. Progress was slowed.
Cookies and milk,
then try again.

[Lorry]

I know your pain Jon, i have clumsiness inbuilt thanks to hearing loss and am constantly hitting my arm on doorhandles and even my shoulder, hip or knee if i misjudge the doorjamb, which is not uncommon.
You would think i would have learnt by now, but why break habits of a lifetime 😀

[jacob erin-cilberto]

someone i know of lately has certainly chosen his facts on the bounce....and most of them bounce like bad checks...
the speaker here is not irrational...
he is a peacemaker trying to find home, but there is something between him and home.
and it could be war.
j.

[Jon Roggie]

Their seem to be quite a few things bouncing around lately.
I feel a touch of disgust in the voice,
and sadly one who knows he never will find a home.

[Chris Shaw]

Peacemakers are to be celebrated. There are certainly enough warmongers out there these days. We live in troubled times. Do your own thing and do it well.

Chris

[Jon Roggie]

At the wizened age of 53, I must agree. Life would be better that way.

Jon

[John the Baptist]

Well, as the fellow said, blessed are the peacemakers. When you find that path, please let me know.

[Jon Roggie]

It was a long and winding road, stream chuckling along the side, and it occurred to me, I was supposed to write some poetry. Still looking.