REALLY?

A simple man is what I am
I went to no university
Or college of theology
And no doubt that's why I'm confused

It occurs to me, when we see
Leaders and generals of all countries and creeds
Celebrate their victories with smiling pride
Shouldn't they be weeping with shame
For all the innocents who've died?

They all believe that their god is on their side
And quite often, the same god at that
All down the ages, our venerable sages
Have killed, tortured and oppressed each other
In the name of the wishes of god

Now I'm just an ignorant sinner
So can someone please explain 
What kind of god do these people believe in
That needs the destruction of his own creations
And all in his holy name?

                     ­  By Phil Roberts

Reviews

[Nina St. James]

This reads really well, like you totally have the rhythm down. I think the pacing of the poem is appropriate for the tone you take on the subject, the vocabulary used and mood conveyed. Overall this is very cohesive and evokes a longing to go out and ask for answers, to raise questions.