Monday, April 1, 2019

Living Life, Living Together

Since the beginning of the human race, there has always been conflict masquerading as necessity. Corruption has taken root in politics since the first government was formed approximately 5000 years ago. Corruption can still be found today in the political structures of many countries. At times it seems that governments do not care about their citizens and think of the citizens as fodder to send off to fight their battles. Thankfully, I was born and raised in the United States and although there is still corruption in some politicians, the country treats it's citizens well. Recently, I sat down and really thought through how the world leaders might feel in a time of war. I thought about how I might incorporate my feelings into poetry. I have written this poem as a citizen of the United States and member of the human race to promote peace throughout the world or at least to those that read my blog.

Living Life, Living Together by Brandon Shaffer

War mongers declare battle
Bursting with avarice.
Their people, valued no more than cattle,
Die for one man's naive bliss.
Extremist regime dictators
Visualize no end in sight.
Sundries of haters,
For what reason do they fight?

Imagining we're pious,
We find flaw in brother's trait.
Brotherhood once entwined us.
Now between us, only hate.
Performing deeds so disastrous,
We deserve harsh recompense.
Foolish hatred remains between us,
Spawned by minor difference.

Why is there war?
Perceptions of difference?
In hopes we battle no more,
Love all inhabitants.
Deprive yourself of fight.
Promote peace and detest war.
Live together; treat others right.
Manifest love like never before.


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