If I could only see in the truth
to look beyond our simple ways
I would love knowledge even more
than all the lies of long gone days
If man could put away his sword
and beat to plowshares all he'd worn
Then I might be able to see the light
and forget the failings, of those I scorn
If we were not such fragile beings
that prayed for things not needed
Then I might think we had a chance
but all the lessons still go unheeded
If life would only start as it ends
with great knowledge left to share
We might not trample each other
then sin to hide what we must bear
If life could only do all these things
I would live deep in the truth so wise
To take the life, that I've been given
and turn to God with forgiving eyes
Tate
Original poem with pictures and music
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/aristate/442189/
Jun 16, 2014
Jun 16, 2014 at 2:07 PM UTC
If I could only see in the truth
to look beyond our simple ways
I would love knowledge even more
than all the lies of long gone days
If man could put away his sword
and beat to plowshares all he'd worn
Then I might be able to see the light
and forget the failings, of those I scorn
If we were not such fragile beings
that prayed for things not needed
Then I might think we had a chance
but all the lessons still go unheeded
If life would only start as it ends
with great knowledge left to share
We might not trample each other
then sin to hide what we must bear
If life could only do all these things
I would live deep in the truth so wise
To take the life, that I've been given
and turn to God with forgiving eyes
Tate
Original poem with pictures and music
http://www.writerscafe.org/writing/aristate/442189/
We tend to be such a predictable as a species. Predatory to the core. Yet here and there I see hope of evolution taking a kinder approach.
Lets Hope before we **** us all.
Written for the turbulent 60's and all they gave and took from us.
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