Notice of absence from Drewp
I may be absent for a bit. Feeling really low today so really don’t feel like writing. You lot are an amazing bunch of people. I’m going to play guitar and record some music I think. x
I may be absent for a bit. Feeling really low today so really don’t feel like writing. You lot are an amazing bunch of people. I’m going to play guitar and record some music I think. x
Here’s one for the dreamers
another for your ghosts
Here’s one for the unbelievers
and to what you value the most
Here’s one for the deceivers
listen to what you’re sold
Here’s one for following Jesus
and the price that is placed on your soul
Here’s one for the peaceful protest
hope for the people as One
Here’s one for the politicians
Who handed you their guns
Here’s one for the people forgotten
the nameless body bags of flesh
here’s one for the fallen
they’ll bury you with the rest
Here’s one for the future
a lament to all the deceased
who voted for the leaders
who murder in the name of peace
Here’s one for the soldiers
sent to free the foreign lands
one more for the innocent children
who’s blood is on their hands
Copyright © Andrew Phillips 2017.
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Drewp (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Not intended to offend. I understand there is heroism in battle and that people will and have given their lives to save fellow men but, there is no genius in war. People are capable of so much more. I despise control mechanisms be they political agenda or religion that prevent human beings from realising their true potential. I despise propaganda , lies and deception which should play no part in the manipulation of the human spirit. That being said, this poem fell out of my head the other day.
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This is brilliant Drewp. I also like your message at the end explaining how you don't wish to offend anyone. I can see how some may read this poem and take it the wrong way.
I too despise control mechanisms, I'm not religious for that very reason. I am tolerant of others beliefs though. Each to their own.
Anyway I'm rambling on lol. Great write - Syd
You don’t know how relieved I am. Thanks so much. I appreciate people’s need for religion and faith too
conforming towards negativity is against my beliefs. mechanisms? some in societies work where others fail miserable and may lead to disruption. we each choose our decisions in life and what to believe in. your poem is about a million things and faith being the strongest throughout. an intense but with beautiful rhyming stanzas make it all the more thrilling. great write with an educated force.
Thank you Kevin. I never choose a subject matter for my poetry, the words just seem to flow and the subject matter reveals itself when I finish or leaves itself open to interpretation with some editing here and thereThank you for your kind words
well, it appears a though you're doing something very beautiful. humans are really amazing and the thoughts of us are never-ending. the more we learn, the more we write and the more we leave on paper then at least we can have left a stamp of recognition behind. it's people like you who I have a great deal of admiration for, even though I have never met you. keep your inspiration flowing my friend.
You too brother. A great compliment from someone of your calibre. I’m humbled and touched.
I feel humbled too. thank you.
Did you actually say one - or maybe three?! You can choose from any line of your poem! Heehee.
There's no glory in war Andrew. No one really ever wins. I think it starts with egotistical lunatics hell bent on seeing everyone else as lesser then they are and greedily want what others have as they feel they deserve it more. It's so crazy. I don't think you offend anyone as everyone knows wars are an unnecessary way to solve the world's problems. Great write.
A relief to hear. Thank you very much.
Here's another one to you
Pen warrior lives within
Your stage is raw
A breath on air in my brain
Great work my friend
Thank you for your kind words. It means a lot.
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