REALLY.......?

REALLY.......?

A Poem by Phil Roberts

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

© 2016 Phil Roberts


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Very true. I live in Brussels and your poem describes the madness and insane logic we experience in the midst of today's terrorist attacks.

Well done.

Posted 8 Years Ago


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Phil Roberts

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Philip and my condolences to Brussels. I hope that you and your's are all safe.

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Phil Roberts
Phil Roberts

macclesfield, north-west, United Kingdom



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I'm from the north-west of England where the rain lives. I am retired and a grandfather to many. I've led an "interesting" life, i suppose you could say, with lots of laughter and a few tears, like mo.. more..

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