Disturbing Beyond Belief

You thought barbarians no longer existed?

Then think again, for witnesses say

That a man was stoned to death in Jamaica--

Yes, STONED to DEATH because he was gay.

 

Terrorists in Iraq push men from towers

For the same reason--as a crowd watches!

Such actions bring hopes of human

Love and compassion down a few notches.

 

Women are stoned for alleged adultery.

People are crucified or burned alive.

Beheadings, too, add to the horror.

Reason and sense have taken a dive.

 

Regarding the many beliefs in the world,

Those that are founded on ignorance and fear

And prove to be cruel and hateful show us

That we have a real problem here.

 

Conscientious and reasonable seekers

Who see deep truths earnestly advise

That when we approach the ancient scriptures,

We view them through 21st century eyes.

(3-10-15)

Reviews

[Ana D S M]

It's a cruel world, we should all use better judgement.
Very powerful poem, good job.