I Will See Nothing

I will see nothing
But the children of peace
Their hair spread against the wind
Like the wings of angels

I will hear nothing
From the tombs of your dead
But the voices from my own thoughts
Like the salve of the ages

I will not open my door
To you as a visitor
Bringing your unrepentant anger
To my thirsty soul

I will no longer dance
With you parents of war
Your darkness blots out
The light from my feet

I will not see your world
Nor read your newspaper
Not hear your symphony
I will not say your prayers
But those which I make myself
The words of empowerment
The songs of unison

I will not drink at your table
I will not eat of your meat
You have no nourishment
To offer such a one as I

The end of the world
As you know it
Will be our only salvation

I will not die
Until we, all of us,
Can die under peaceful skies
Our souls drifting quietly across the sunset
Like a shroud of the finest linen

 

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

The humanity you showcase here is truly empowering to those who read it. It must make you proud for having written it so well!

I tip my hat to you, dear friend!

[daninstockholm]

Thanks, Kelly! I do rather like this one and wish all my work was this good,, lol. oh well, maybe someday

[maria ( rose)]

Oh WOW !! "Standing Ovation" for sure..BravO !!! Excellent Job! glad I had a chance to stop by to read.

[daninstockholm]

i'm more than flattered,, thank you so very much for your kindness!!

[FaeryQueen]

what a work, loved this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[daninstockholm]

thank you so much,, you honor me with your kindness!

[FaeryQueen]

humbly..........

[Cherry Pepperweb]

Such a defiance in this piece, very strong and powerful.
Nice work.

[daninstockholm]

yes, it is defiant, but hopefully in a positive way,, Thank you very much for your kind words! I appreciate it very much!

[Cherry Pepperweb]

Yes, in a positive way. :)
You're welcome!

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Very dark and deep like wound from sharp sword. You make more than great.

[daninstockholm]

Thank You so very much! It is a deep poem, I guess,, seems most of mine are,, I'm delighted You like it!!

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I LOVE IT I AM DELIGHT

[Indra Neil]

great depth and brilliant metaphors in this wonderful write! well done! :)

[daninstockholm]

Thank you so much!! This means a lot to me!

[Indra Neil]

u r welcome! :)

[GPR]

Truly a beautiful poem! It had a really nice flow to it! can't wait to read more of your work :)

[daninstockholm]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I'm very happy you like it! After reading yours, I'm truly honored by your kindness.

[GPR]

You're welcome :D