Waves and Rocks

A useless fight is just that, useless!

 

With furious force each wave does crash
pounding the rock-lined shore
Each has power within itself
neither will win the war.

 

Time after time waves do come
to meet their craggy foe
The waves give slap to the face
of rocks that take each blow.

 

The wave's no more, soon as it lands
its force becomes a spray
The rocks resist and hold the line
but slowly wear away.

 

Over time waves reduce the rock
down to be simply sand
But sand remains to hold this flow
along this coastal strand.

 

Stalemates the word for this fight
yes, neither side will win
In nature's world its what they do
but for man – it’s a sin!

 

We don't have the power of God
to wage an endless war
In youth's pure blood we seed the fight
and Satan keeps the score.

 

Not for the lost does he keep count
on his dark tally-board
He counts the ones that waste them so
and they’ll have his reward.

 

Stupid is man to act like waves
pounding upon the shores
God gave us love in endless depths
with love we open doors.

 

Like a wave we can wear away
opponents that we face
but in the end they'll still be there
so why dare run the race?

 

Someday, I pray, we understand
we're more than just some wave
We carry God's love in our souls
in love our future's paved.

Reviews

[Carole]

Stupid is man to act like waves
pounding upon the shores
God gave us love in endless depths
with love we open doors.

This, to me, is the most important part of your entire poem though I enjoyed it all. I love how you used the ocean as a metaphor for people. It is true fighting can be useless. While I believe the war on terrorism is necessary, I know many don't believe so. In this case, we have to 'agree to disagree.' It depends upon the purpose. I believe this is one group of people that will not be tamed by love. Though-there are many-many other situations for which this is true and for which this applies. Some people are bent on fighting and open themselves up to dissension as if it is the "natural" thing to do and it accomplishes nothing but heartache and makes one miserable.

While I believe in fighting as stated above, in most situations the old adage still applies: "Love Conquers All."

Blessings, Carole

[Debra Stevens Edwards (..]

This is a truly inspired write. I am deeply grateful for having read it as it contains wisdom and insight within a
beautifully written format.
Debby

[Valentine]

Mike..I loved this one..Beautiful and about my Father and the worlds if they will only believe in Him.. Man fights his own destiny and loses too many times.Life is hard enough without kicking against the pricks..God bless...Good writing..Valentine

[Kare Bear]

I love the flow of the words and the hidden meaning behind every word. I look forward to reading more of your poetry.

[oranges_melt]

aww, that's beautiful. i loved how you used the ocean's waves as the main idea but the hidden theme is so much more! keep writing!