A Poem by John M. Roberts-written over 30 yrs. ago

Ok this poem is very somber, and is not the greatest for the season; unfortunately Our Idiot President got us into this unnecessary war, first due to Oil, then do to Halliburton and all it subsidiares, so Cheney, Bush, and 100's of War Mongers can make tons of money by putting our young military men in the 'line of Fire'. The title of this poem is...... "WAR AND KILLING" by John M. Roberts Why, I've often asked myself, must people fight and kill; Will they ever stop, or go on, till everything is destroyed and all life is still. Don't they ever stop to think, that by destruction and killing, nothing will they ever gain; No matter what they feel is a worthy cause, all that will be, is grief, suffering and pain. Fighting in the jungles, on the grassy plain, or on the sand; Nothing is worth so much, that it would cause the death of even one woman, child or man. No reason that man can give, can be reason enough for all this strife; For no reason is good enough, to wantonly take another life. To bathe the earth with blood,where man once toiled; Will forever be remembered for, from now until eternity, the earth with man's greed and hate, will be soiled. If man always lives by hate and makes others feel his wrath; He will destroy everything and everyone, that happens to cross his path. If he would only stop to think, long enough to realize; That no matter what he gains, it's really worthless, if any person dies. I beg of you to heed these words, before it is too late; To feel love, compassion, and cast away from your mind and hearts, all those feelings of malice, avarice and hate. If you choose to go on with your killing, because it's an urge you cannot deny; then I suggest, that all of you who want war, gather together and kill yourselves, so that on one else will have to die. Sorry, but I just had to get it out, I hope maybe some people will read, understand and act......NOW. thank you.

Some Poetry, not a reg. blog Enjoy

I felt like taking a little break here, so instead of a regular blog, of which there will be more, here a a couple of poems I have written over the yrs. The first one is light, and for the season. it is called "The Night Before Christmas" by John M. Roberts It's the night before Christmas and all through the house; all the creatures are stirring, the kids, the dogs, even the mouse. We're still trying to get the kids in their beds, for the tenth time; With the wife in her nightgown, looking sexy and real fine. The Christmas tree is bright with tinsel, and the twinkling lights; With the ground covered with snow, my what beautiful sights. I hear one of the kids yell out, please get me a drink; So I get up once again, and head for the kitchen sink. They're finally quiet, and slowly falling asleep; 'Cause I told them Santa won't come, if he hears one little peep. So at last all is quiet, and being alone with my lady, sure is nice; 'Cause now is our chance, to have our own bit of Christmas, sugar and spice. Ok here is another one titled....."Another Blue Christmas by John M. Roberts It's Christmas time once more, but it doesn't feel like Christmas to me; For what is Christmas without loved ones gathered around the Christmas Tree. People are caught up in the frenzy, rushing to and fro; Yet all I'll be doing this Christmas is staying home, for I've no place to go. They'll be no Christmas gifts, wrapped in pretty paper and bows; For even though I'm sad and lonely, no one cares, and no one knows. Christmas is here, a special time for family and for friends; But for me, it'll be just a blue Christmas, for I suffer from loneliness, that never ends. I should be use to it by now, for I've been along for so long; For loneliness is an old companion, and over the years I've grown strong. So I don't cry anymore, but my heart is still filled with sorrow; Because nothing I can change seems to change it, and I'm sure, It'll still be the same.....tomorrow. Merry Christmas