Sins of our father..

I am so tire of war. I am so tire of hateful leaders. Where are the peacemakers..

Sins of our father..

Daddy swims in sin, my poor father. Could not win.

I see my father face in the mirror now and I have learned his disappointment.

I told my children, I told my grandchildren.

The sin of your father isn’t your sin to copy.

I was a soldier, my father was a soldier and my

grandfather was a soldier and we found war and drink. I tell my grandchildren.

Seek beautiful places, know love and pray.

War doesn’t touch your soul.

War teaches you nothing and no-one win in war.

I have became old and my face is filled with sad memories.

I write and I scream for peace. Today the dove of peace

is frighten.

I don’t want my children to pay for my sins.

I want them to die with me and my family, all

people. To know one day of peace.

Johnnie

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes, dear John...war is a terrible thing and you should know more about it than most of us.... it is a good idea to tell your children and grandchildren about your family's experience in war, yet also tell them that war is not good.... and we all want peace in the world.... we all want that for our children and grandchildren as well...."war doesn't touch your soul".....Nice write John
Warmly, B

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Betty. War can touch your soul. Somethings you cannot forget. Become a part of us. Thank you dear friend for reading and the comment.

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome dear John
Warmly,
B

[Chris Shaw]

Peace Coyote, is what you and I want for our children and grandchildren. You have learned the hard way. We don’t want a world in conflict. Sadly, the men in power have other ideas. It has always been that way, and the suffering is unbearable. The innocent lives lost are overwhelming in their magnitude. If only …..

Take care my friend.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris. We need better leaders. Bought men and women are worthless. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Jansy]

That hit hard, Coyote. You can feel every mile of that history in your words. The weight of carrying what came before, and still wanting peace for those who come after. That’s a rare kind of strength. The image of the frightened dove really stays with you.

Much respect for this one, old soldier. You turned the noise of war into something that actually listens

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jansy. As a boy, I saw my father's struggle. I did the same. Thank God of life and death. My children did not know war. I fear my grandchildren will.

[Jansy]

Coyote, I understand deeply what you mean. My parents were worried when I joined the Army Reserves right out of high school at 17, but it’s been almost 8 years now, and I’m in my last year. It’s been a way to serve while still keeping a life outside the uniform, and thankfully, no war has touched me or my loved ones.

That said, I can’t help but worry for my little brother or sister if they ever choose to serve or go active....it’s a path with high stakes, and I hope they can find safety along the way.

[Tate Morgan]

A noble thought. I have always said that if there is a God, I will stand for my sins in the end. I do not wish to be absolved of them. I wish to give my account and stand there accepting whatever. A man’s takes responsibility.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Tate. Life teaches us many lessons. A wise man doesn't repeat the mistakes. I appreciate the comment.

[Tate Morgan]

You’re welcome friend

[Lydia Shutter]

A day of peace....will it ever happen? I often doubt it. So many wars and so many hateful people. Too many soldiers dying or living with PTSD after a war. Sad memories....we carry them in a heavy satchel. We need to share them with younger generations so that they will remember the horrors of war...and not repeat them. Lydi***

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Lydia. Now Trump talking nuclear war. We are falling backward my dear friend.

[Dark Tower]

"I write and scream for peace."
I love this line too much.

Beautifully penned.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend. I hope to know one day of peace for our world.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Imdeed war and killing is the most major sin, its guilt is felt and questioned for generations and eternity.
Your poem is awesome, honest and well expressed for peace wishes. Kudos!

Plz also read and comment my newest poem too

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello my dear friend. War killed the kindness of our world. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Efxaris Arampatzi]

I love this poem. It’s a heartfelt reflection on generational pain, regret, and the deep hope for a better future. The honesty in confronting inherited cycles, especially war and sorrow, it really is powerful. The message to choose love, peace, and beauty over violence is moving and urgent. This is a wonderfully written and emotionally stirring piece that speaks from experience with true sincerity

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Efxaris for reading and the comment. I worry for our world.

[carl]

My father was a hard man and hard to love - I think a great part of that came from his experience of serving in WWII. I learned many usable things from him and when I became a father I purposed not to be my dad. I do honor him for what he taught me and the service he gave, but I wanted something different for my children in their relationship and remembrance of me. Great admonition - " Seek beautiful places, know love and pray." -carl

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello Carl and we do learn from our father. My step-father was a para-trooper in Germany 1943-1945. He never discussed. Today we are dancing on a dangerous edge. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.

[Ms claws]

Hello Johnnie, What a powerful and resonating write! I want to say it's up to date in these times but it seems always is time ripe for war.
I'm sorry the subject has to be so bad to project such a great Write.
The Bible also says we are not responsible for the sins of our parents.
I take comfort in that since I am a sinner and I have children.
Thanks for posting!

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you my friend for reading and the comment. It seem the world never changes. Always more war and always more hateful leaders. I appreciate the comment.

[Phantom Heart]

"The sin of your father isn’t your sin to copy."
That was a powerful line. This is actually a perfect quote to follow in life. Thank you for sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear poet for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.

[Phantom Heart]

You are very welcome. :)