If All I Could See is You

clay hurtubise on Apr 12, 2009

Tags: bible, doom, faith, friendship, George W. Bush, Greed, Hope, love, Oil, religion, renewal, united states, vision, war, you

My love gives me hope and inspiration in a time of devastation.

News overflowing with hostility,

Kids being killed at school.

Forgotten the ways of civility,

Uzis now thought as cool.

Death in the name of God,

Death for almighty oil.

Why isn’t this seen as odd?

Why must earth we spoil?

Today the flowers bloomed,

Even while hatred grew.

I wouldn’t think earth so doomed,

If all I could see is you.

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Evelyn Moore on Apr 12, 2009
Sitting here listening to the news on the TV – your words ring so true!
C Jordan on Apr 12, 2009
I like the way you linked the contrast of protest with sentiment.
Jeffrey B. Merrow on Apr 12, 2009
cool pic great write sad
Ruby Hawk on Apr 12, 2009
Oh, I know, its another killing everytime I turn on TV. And who can say why. It must be the way we are raising our kids. Maybe we raise them to expect too much by giving them too much praise and leading them to think everyone should be their friend. Maybe we should let them learn how to handle failure at a young age.And not be so ready to sooth every hurt.
deehackett on Apr 12, 2009
very articulate way to put all the destruction and wrong in the world today. well done!
Dee Gold on Apr 12, 2009
nice part,
I wouldn’t think earth so doomed,
If all I could see is you.
Debra. on Apr 12, 2009
A vivid piece of poetry! Very well done, Clay!
ecrivan wordwizard on Apr 12, 2009
Striking poem..some people are unfortunately just born with the idea of eliminating people who have …and take us back hundreds of years in the process..yet wealth has to be shared better..
John McDonnell on Apr 12, 2009
Very good sentiments here, and I like the rhymes too. Good job.
Joie Schmidt on Apr 13, 2009
A strong, important message.

Blessings.

Sincerely,

-Liane Schmidt.
rutherfranc on Apr 13, 2009
that`s a thought.. got me thinking blue but as you said, the flowers still blooms at spring.. there is hope..
Christine Ramsay on Apr 13, 2009
Such true words Clay, beautifullly expressed. If only these words could be heeded. Good work.

Christine
Glynis Smy on Apr 13, 2009
I enjoyed this, great sentiments.
Denise Kawaii on Apr 13, 2009
I like the spark of hope in this piece, it is much like the spark of hope that pokes its head out in the world around us from time to time. Not all is lost when we realize we still have one another.
Kate Smedley on Apr 13, 2009
This is so true, a beautiful poem Clay.
OhSugar on Apr 13, 2009
Truly an excellent piece,filled with much emotion.
Melody Arcamo Lagrimas on Apr 14, 2009
Stunning in its depth and meaning. great piece.
macon on Apr 14, 2009
a really sweet poem. deep yet powerful meaning. good work!
Peter Cimino on Apr 14, 2009
Very well said. Tender but yet powerful.
Mr Ghaz on Apr 14, 2009
Excellent! That was great poem. Lovely piece. Nicely done and well written 2. I LOV it..nice pics..Thanx 4 sharing..keep it up
Resounding Glass on Apr 15, 2009
Great job. That was an excellent poem and you brought up a very true and relevant idea.

Thanks,

-Resounding Glass
triondmobile on Apr 15, 2009
Great piece!
Darlene McFarlane on Apr 18, 2009
Great writing. Can’t help but wonder where our world is heading and how long before we get there.

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