PainterWoman

Peace Chain continues

Friday, 11. September 2009, 17:52:14

Quite a while ago, Claude asked me to join the Peace Chain. I hesitated at first because I wanted my blog to be mainly about poetry and art. However, there comes a time when one changes their mind. This is the anniversary of a very horrific day in American History, in world history actually, and this was the day I changed my mind. Here is a poem I came up with and a bit of music from YouTube. Haven't named the poem yet....maybe A Reason for Peace?

We are bombarded with images
we don’t want to see
but since time immemorial
and across the seas
wars continue

and all for greed.

The power of greed
and all that it brings
is nothing but death
and the innocents’ last breath.

Can’t anyone forsee?

Innocents are sent
to kill more innocents
all of them believing
in what they’ve been told

so the story unfolds.

Death and destruction
that sickens my gut
but it never stops
till the powers that be

kick someone’s butt.

What is this desire
this insatiable fire
of the powers that be
to conquer all
when all that is needed

is the element of trust?

Is that too simple a solution
for the complex resolutions
of wars and revolutions?

Sit, talk, listen, think.

Peace, Tranquility and Love for all

A Spontaneous Collaboration Summertime reading

Comments

afreen rahman # 11. September 2009, 18:01

gdare # 11. September 2009, 18:16

"Sit, talk, listen, think."

Like this part

holdowicz-claude # 11. September 2009, 18:19

Nice poem Pam

I feel that thanks to Internet, minds start to see the truth beyond the power's voices. Thank you very much for joining us, for the Peace

Just a thing: Would you add some links to the other contributors, please?
The song is now in my favorites

PainterWoman # 11. September 2009, 18:25

Thanks Afreen, Darko and Claude.

I will add some links.

Unasia # 11. September 2009, 18:26

A honest and thoughtful offering Pam

I_ArtMan # 11. September 2009, 19:05

very good pam. your poem reads like a prayer.

daxonmacs # 11. September 2009, 19:07

Rock and roll poetry Pam, I like it.

PainterWoman # 11. September 2009, 19:18

Thank you Clance, Scott and Danny.

I was going to add a video by Stratovarius called Zenith of Power but it had such disturbing images of war, death and destruction that I decided not to. I still might but will have to put a disclaimer about the images.

The band is a new discovery for me and I love them. Will have to get their cds.

Stardancer # 11. September 2009, 19:40

Lovely poem, Pam.

L2D2 # 11. September 2009, 20:06

Pam, I love the poem and the ideas it expresses, but, being a realist, I don't think this will ever happen because greed will always be in this world and as long as there is greed, there is war, as you said.

I like that music very much.

norfrid # 11. September 2009, 20:31

Nice poem and music.

ellinidata # 11. September 2009, 21:07

what a great honor to the lost souls Pam

I thank you for it ,
and I am delighted you joined our peaceful group

ricewood # 11. September 2009, 21:12

Poem all too true

Dacotah # 11. September 2009, 22:15

Well said Pam. Amen.
Hugs

PainterWoman # 12. September 2009, 19:00

Thank you Star.

Thanks Linda. I agree but we can always hope.

Norfrid, thank you.

Angeliki, thank you. I'm glad I finally joined.

Thank you Allan.

Thanks Carol and hugs to you too.

p.s. I'd swear I did this comment last night. I must have been half asleep and signed off before clicking 'post comment'.

Dacotah # 12. September 2009, 20:56

You are welcome Pam.
Thank you too.

Suntana # 15. September 2009, 03:12

I guess what your poem said, is epitomized on some lower level by the behavior I used to see a lot on the AOL Message Boards where I used to hang out for years. It'd start out with a slight disagreement. Neither side wanted to be the wrong one, the weak one, the one to give in to the other's point of view. Neither side wanted to be the one to blink. It would quickly become a matter NOT of seriously trying to logically and civilly change the other person's point of view via facts ... but, rather a battle to Out Flame, Out Mudsling, Out Foul Language, embarrass and in general rip to shreds the opponent in ANY way possible. AND of course, have the last word.

I would always crack up when some people would always try to assure themselves the last word by going, "Oh, BTW, and don't bother replying. After this, I'll have you on ignore mode, so I won't even see whatever you write." Then the other person would of course reply. Then the 1st person would reply. And the 2nd person would go, "I thought you said you were going to put me on ignore mode."

So yeah, this mentality exists in all areas of society. So, it's not surprise that it exists between governments.

PainterWoman # 15. September 2009, 15:14

You're right Carlos. There are leaders of many countries who trust no one and accuse everyone. There is a total lack of trust for many reasons.

I really don't know how this could be changed or if it's even possible. But I can only hope.

holdowicz-claude # 15. September 2009, 19:09

Good evening Pam

Today Malina from Poland joined us in the chain for Peace

Have a look here:
http://my.opera.com/malina007/blog/2009/09/15/peace-from-claude-blog

jean22 # 16. September 2009, 01:56

hello..every1 and to you pam it's nice poem

thank you

PainterWoman # 16. September 2009, 03:49

Good evening to you too Claude and thank you.

jean22: Hello to you too. Thank you and welcome to my blog.

Zulia # 16. September 2009, 06:07

Whoah this is great! Thanks for putting this up...I want to join!..but I havent got the time to post up...I will do it later...thanks

TheDarkKing # 16. September 2009, 06:17

Hello Pam!!!

I remember this day like if was yesterday. I was on line and I saw everything havening almost at the same time, it was very shocking, specially when people starred jumping from the windows.

Four attacks occurred that day: World Trade Center's North Tower and the South Tower, The Pentagon, and a fourth flight whose ultimate target was thought to be either the United States Capitol or White House but crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania after the passengers(HEROES) on board engaged in a fight with the hijackers.

I feel so sad to remember this day but I feel worse to see all the Solders and Civilians die everyday fighting for something they don't even know.

We have to stop the way and try to start again, with a peaceful world where are kids can live free and without fear.

I love your poem Pam, specially the next part:

Originally posted by PainterWoman:

Innocents are sent
to kill more innocents
all of them believing
in what they’ve been told

so the story unfolds.

Nice Poem!!! Have a nice day, Ciao.

holdowicz-claude # 16. September 2009, 11:41

The link has been updated, sorry

http://my.opera.com/malina007/blog/2009/09/16/peace-from-claude-blog

PainterWoman # 16. September 2009, 14:36

Zulia: Thanks. It took me a while to decide what to do. As soon as this anniversary came, the poem was in my head.

Ricardo: My feelings exactly.

Claude: Thank you again.

robertsglyn1 # 17. September 2009, 10:06

Hi Pam...I sure everything has been said but i needed added that is such a wonderfully expressed poem...and from the heart and soul!...Thank you ...Glyn

PainterWoman # 17. September 2009, 10:16

Thank you Glyn. And thanks for visiting my blog.

Harrrie # 20. September 2009, 19:45

interesting idea, the peace chain, and reading your poem it reminds me that we, as people, do not realise the potential impact our opinions would have if only we gave it voice more often. The power we hold in our vote, in our purse, in our opinion is always underestimated.

PainterWoman # 20. September 2009, 19:50

Yes, it is an interesting idea Harrie....and a nice one too. We should send it to the leaders of all countries. I wonder if it would have any effect.