An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind

Long before Christ forgiveness began in the simple heart of a woman or man

Vengeance an anchor to the past holds the race in place where it is cast 

Defense, guardian of the present, revenge's phoenix raises from a past unpleasant 

Forgiving past thieves of honey the bee devotes energy to protect its nest in the tree

The hive never closes its door inside every bee equal there are no poor

From war man will never be free until we learn to be more like the bee

Reviews

[Relic]

I like not only the rhyme scheme but also the message behind this. Good one, Soren.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read and most kind words of encouragement they are most appreciated

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work in the simple telling of this poem.

[Soren]

Thank you Thomas for the review and supportive words. They are most appreciated

[jacob erin-cilberto]

WE all could use some of that honey, might make our personalities more pleasant and the world a peaceful hive.
j.

[Soren]

Thank you so much Jacob for the review and kind words of support. Yes humanity is long overdue for a social revolution where others become more important than self

[Ayesha Faiz]

Woah! The title really caught my eye, but the poem itself hit even harder. The way you tied forgiveness to something natural and instinctive, like the bee, was so powerful. That idea that peace comes when we let go of revenge stuck with me. It’s simple but powerful.
I very much enjoyed reading this.

[Soren]

Thank you so much Ayesha for your most kind words of encouragement and support they are highly valued

[emmajoygreen]

PERHAPS that bee thinks as I do, if war is such a good ideal, why didn't it work the first time?

Your bee knows more than Mankind, Soren. Retain dignity and ability - then go from one place to another and pray to find the same in others.

[Soren]

Thank you Emmajoy for your read and understanding comment it is most appreciated. I still can not understand why people are so set on revenge when the person it hurts most is themselves.