He’s standing there in the shadows and he is watching me and you
Waiting to see if we if we are doing as we should do.Do we even know what to do.
He is crying in the shadows hiding
He sees that we are, deaf to his tidings.
He sees brother killing brother
Lost sisters grieving for lovers
Children dying reaching out for their mothers.
Why is he watching why does he not speak.
Is he letting them suffer, suffer in vein setting the strong to kill the weak.
He sees the huge eagle on one side He picks up the dice and hurls them, he weeps as they collide.
His children are fighting, have they ever stopped .
They’re squabbling and and arguing about the bombs they have dropped.
They lie about who did it and who did not …………
For the innocents caught in the crossfire they care not a jot.
He’s standing there in the shadows and he is watching me and you
Waiting to see if we if we are doing as we should, do we even know what to do.
willowdot21 
Sep 12, 2013 @ 22:35:14
very impressive. thanks for sharing. your worrds are very powerful. Hugs, Barbara
Sep 12, 2013 @ 22:41:33
It was very hard to write.
Sep 12, 2013 @ 22:50:06
so very true…. the fighting never ends…
Sep 12, 2013 @ 22:54:22
sadly not it just goes on and on!
Sep 12, 2013 @ 23:24:04
I like the imagery of him standing in the shadows. Light in darkness watching darkness in the light.
Sep 13, 2013 @ 05:35:10
Russ you have got my message absolutely.
Sep 13, 2013 @ 00:51:18
So powerful.
I want to learn poetry and I speak to many who are trying to make me understand the words. I got this one I think..
Was the man God?
Beautiful Willow..
x
Sep 13, 2013 @ 05:33:30
Thank you Shaun I am so pleased that you liked and understood this poem. Yes the man is God. Poetry is a fantastic medium to use but don’t underestimate the value of your blog as it is. Hugs you are doing a valuable job reaching so many. xxx
Sep 13, 2013 @ 05:53:03
I WAS RIGHT!! 😀
You have NO IDEA how chuffed I am, lol
Trying to understand a poem has been hard..
And thank you for your words..
They always mean a lot..
xx
Sep 13, 2013 @ 14:54:49
You are so clever Shaun just follow your hunches!
Sep 14, 2013 @ 02:01:49
We both know I ain’t clever.. x lol
I just been reading a LOT of good poets lately, trying to find the meaning. Brand new thing for me poems. For some, it will come like breathing in your sleep, for me, very new. So I am glad I am getting there. Maybe one day I can write one as good as you guys… x Truly I mean that
Sep 14, 2013 @ 10:02:58
We all have it in us Shaun you just need the tap , one you open the tap then words will flow and the rhythm of poetry will be there. Don’t put yourself down Shaun you are more than you know. xx
Sep 14, 2013 @ 10:20:01
Hope so, sometimes I try too hard blow it, lol..x
Sep 14, 2013 @ 10:24:50
relax and forget about it it will happen.
Sep 14, 2013 @ 13:54:26
Yeah I guess so..Typical Shaun, want’s to do it yesterday.. lol
x
Sep 14, 2013 @ 17:09:33
Aye I see a pattern! ;)x
Sep 15, 2013 @ 06:19:16
My Mum see’s the same pattern 😉
lol
Sep 15, 2013 @ 16:38:35
I have no doubt that she has! 😀
Sep 15, 2013 @ 17:02:53
You know me oh, so well 😀
x
Sep 15, 2013 @ 17:40:01
;D
Sep 15, 2013 @ 18:04:36
lol x
Sep 13, 2013 @ 03:56:13
a very loud clarion for compassionate virtues ~ excellent !
Sep 13, 2013 @ 05:26:31
Yes Debbie we need to shout clear loud.
Sep 14, 2013 @ 00:57:19
Yes, baffling questions – though many of us might know what to do, even fewer venture to do – as for the vast majority >>> too caught up grappling with life
Sep 14, 2013 @ 09:59:36
I think I may of said this before Eric but I believe it to be so true. “It only takes a few good men to do nothing for evil to triumph ” God please help us all to be brave enough to stand up and be counted.
Sep 14, 2013 @ 02:59:16
This piece showed what is the roots of all feuds happening all over the world, speak for truth and reality, if we just listen to Him and do what is right and just… very powerful my friend, I love it… best regards 🙂
Sep 14, 2013 @ 09:40:54
Thank you so much , it is lovely to see you I have missed you.
Sep 14, 2013 @ 11:17:39
Very true picture of today’s world in a very impressive form. Very powerful and the message is great. Thanks for sharing.
Sep 14, 2013 @ 11:21:58
Thank you Samina for taking the time to read and see the message ! 🙂 xx