John Lennon wrote about a Revolution, he also wrote about Imagining. This one is from my old Y360 blog, and yet it still stands for something. I believe so. I write with the idea that somehow within some manner we all have an impact.
Think about the people that are dealing with things. Think about the people that suffer. In Iraq right now there are mother's and children that wont leave thier homes. In Africa there are people right now that are starving and dying right this moment that you read this. In every place on this planet there are people that are just getting by. Right now there are people that are looking up regardless of where they are and they are asking why.Why has there always been a situation where we have a God, but in God's name we have hate? I do believe in a Spiritual Being, but I ponder why?
I wrote some time back for a young lady that was living during very hard times while at the same time for a Special Forces Major. I know she is still alive, I am not sure if he is. Regardless both of them were ordinary people in life. Both desired freedom and a return of some peace.
This is from my old blog but I still believe it stands with some worthiness.
Day In No Day Out
She wakes up and it's the same thing
To try to maintain a ritual
Or routine or any kind of thing
It's not a fight against any country
A plight of her own
There's no paper at her doorstep
On the way to a market
She gets the necessities
While walking homebound
She does not shudder anymore
To the bombing from either side
She has seen too much
But yet carries a smile
Yet she looks into the blue sky
And does hope
That peace will survive and prevail
Not just for her land but for yours and mine
It's what keeps her motivated
But just like you and me
Only for a while - she is human
But the question is when
And it's now
Each and every day
Ironic as some of us are thinking the same
Irony and reality yes
For her and for many
The passives – the ordinary
Can be extrodinary
She lives over there what is there?
She has some of the same tastes
She has some that are different
She would love to share
But she is shy
To make any statement
As it could be shunned
Yet ironically she is a-cultured
And maybe the monuments standing
In all different lands
Stand for what she is about
However the fanatics and ignorance manipulate
They do no service rather make for disrgrace
Isnt it supposed to be for the good sided
of both sides of the coin?
Probably so but the coines toss to those
That wish it to toss only one way
Greed on both sides with power manipulation
The cat is on the cupboard
It wants to go out
So she softly puts him out
But watches cautiously
Till he is back in
And cuddle again
A warmth that is random
And while the electricity is down
This is the only feeling of warmth
The curious young lady ponders
The day of being able to travel
The day of waking with a normal way
Where the day is greeted with coffee
The birds and the sun.
She has the desire not be judged
Based on fanatics from both societies
And media that play the bend
And when will she and so many others
Be afforded the chance to mend?
And not be judged by ignorance
Rather with grace
In a revolving cycle
The corridor of peace
Is around the corner
She isn't sure of this
Nor anyone else
This young lady will have peace
If we can have peace - certainly she can
The ability to do what she desires
And when god is such a
Bad word coming from them
Many of "them" use it in the same
Non-fanatical manner that you and I do
With Gods speeds my dear
Keep your chin up and don't shed too many tears
For the ones that speaketh usually do take it away
And that is universal saying
Not just Iraq per se
Martin Luther King once said
For the black people in America
"I have a dream"
His dream came true
So shall this one dearest May
For you and for
All the good of mankind
Dr. Martin paid a price
But the dream did come true
The sun does shine
~ jgs
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The Major is Home
Coffee is ready in the kitchen
Hearing it saying welcome home Rog
And as you look out the window
There is the land in which you know
It's the land you have grown
The trees, the yard, the land it's all there
And in a way each is casting a smile
Welcome back
Another sip of coffee
There are the kids
Thought you were up early
Before everyone else
Not the case
But Dad has a surprise
Happy loving faces
Those are your own
Radiant young faces to see their Father
Even with those twins
Dad is home
Another sip of coffee
Mom is serene and content
A kiss on to your loved one
And then to the entire clan
My this kitchen has taken a family stand
Looking eye to eye
A few tears in some eyes
It's all good as this is the life
Another sip of that warm coffee
Bill has the same problems
He just called on the telephone
Yes that same old equipment
You helped him during your time off
Seemingly are back in need of fix in
But that's not his plan
He just wants to see ya
And shake your hand
The last sip of that coffee
You're back at your own land
Something's never change
But it's all good
You carried out your missions
While taking care of many peaceful
In another land
You found the good
The people, the mothers, the daughters
And all the peaceful
And you found some of the bad
Most of all you finished your coffee
And understand that you did what
You were called upon doing
And now you can sip you own coffee
From your own coffee mug
The cup is put down
Time for a hair cut, heck no
Time for some music and some visiting
Maybe this first day I'll take the wife for a drive
Around the state
Or to the nearby cafe and have lunch
~ jgs
Speechless, very touched... tears drop. I had not had the privilege of reading this post before on Yahoo. Peace to you Jack, and thanks.
ReplyDeleteDanielle to all those that have something in which they suffer from, in places around the world and even within our own backyard - there is the in some manner a word called being human. We all are, and we all have things that we have or are going through, you not I, nor anyone else has never seen something that brings about a humanitarian spirit. That's not negative, nor anything but something which is whom and what we are.
ReplyDeleteI wrote it back then and thought I would source it in here. He is back at home in the US and she works for Reuters. Hence the poetry as I have not really been able to get into it, but perhaps Sunday it does have some substance.
Wow, very touching. Think anything I could think to say has pretty much already been covered.
ReplyDeleteG'day Jack,
ReplyDeletehave been out all day had a nice time at our Son's home, I wish I had left this till the morning, mans inhumanity to man never fails to sadden me, as we are noted as being the superior life form, yet with all our knowledge & progressiveness it continues & I fear that it will go on doing so,
You said many things here, Jack, and I'd like to add my thoughts to yours ..."Right now there are people that are looking up regardless of where they are and they are asking why.Why has there always been a situation where we have a God, but in God's name we have hate?" God is still on the throne, Jack, and He still watches over and cares for everyone. However, in answering your question, man has been given free will by God to choose his path ... His choices always have repercussions and usually affect not only himself, but those around him ... when we make choices based on love and empathy to others, a domino effect occurs, leaving a kindness in its wake ... but when choices based on greed and hate are made, those same emotions are bred and destruction occurs, not only in the sense of material but also morally ... we are our brothers keeper, Jack ... we were given a heart to empathize, a brain to understand, feet to motivate our response, and hands to reach out ... it is the choices we make which leads to the quality outcome we create ... The poetry was very open, very honest, very touching ... Good day to you, my friend ... I leave you with blessings, hope and love ... all of which you may pass on to others. ~Cindy
ReplyDeleteif God gave man free will, and he knows all, then he is a bad decision maker. We are freely killing each other. Our peace makers, peace lovers, peace keepers, being killed. It is a sad state of the world to be sure. I do not loose hope though. For each man who wages war there are others who desire peace. peace&luv~c
ReplyDeletePeace is an ideal, yet peace is about people having some base from which to understand others in a manner that it's not with regards to what they believe in, nor where they are from, it's about understanding that peace is really with regards to people from all corners of the world. Some are rich, some are poor, some are even just within our own cities and yet we deny peace in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started my blog it was with the intention of people from all corners of the world that would take the time to understand.
Within the understanding for me - I know that equates to peace, as I spent one hour talking on the phone to another country.
Some look as things go by, and they throw away and discount the most obvious things. Yet some just don't wish to have peace for different reason.
Peace is something that we wish for within our own lives, as well peace is about being able to shake hands with other cultures, as well as gain an understanding for what you believe in and Wendy, Cindy, Norma, Danielle, and Guajataka (forget first name) Peace is in doing something worthy for the humanity of people on this world.
Global warming is a secondary to what we watch happening in the world. That's my feeling with regards to it all.
I am not sure where Roger (Major) is now or if he went back to Iraq, May is alive and well, I have not spoken to her for a long time.
Peace is not about standing up for what you believe in, Peace is walking and living for what you believe in. " I am not the only one" ~ John Lennon.
I wonder what he would think if he was alive - there is a ponder.
He would undoubtedly think the same as then... beautifully written Jack... it does bring a tear... Namaste'
ReplyDeleteNamaste to you.
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