old man!

we are the breath of awareness,the truth that walks on water.we are the light shiningfrom a distant harbor…we are the prayer,and salvation’s hands!and yet we are the murderer,who kills for the rush.the packet of powderthat controls and drives.we are the gluttons,who throw our crumbs to the hungry.we are the eviction notice,and the declaration of war!we…

i’ve stood neath the crossawaiting my turn.i’ve heard the stories of children,and the stories of old men.there’s not enough differencefor me to discern.i’ve been to the battle,and i’ve taken it to the streets.i’ve been to the place,where truth and dignity meet.i’ve stood naked and alone,and faced my sins.i’ve felt the wrath of god,known the ignorance…

we bear the markof Cain…and wear the resultsof our actions!whether we killwith guns and bombs,or by the greedof our actions,and our very lifestyles.we are guilty!if it leaves a bad taste,we shouldnt have eaten it!

access to books and ideas, adeep desire to learn,and time to honestly evaluatehis own life experiences…and then you take away his rights,his work, and his dream for hisfamily…this man will stand up and turnyour world upside down.never underestimate the powerof the common man and woman!

words do not change the face of indifference,words do not impress god!words do not feed the hungry,nor set the captives free.words do not give shelter to the homeless,or hope to those ridden with despair.words do not stop discrimination,words do not bring justice.words do not bring forgiveness,nor do they bring understanding…words do not fill the empty,nor…

would that we went,where the setting sun goes.would that our pride,gave way to our knees.would that our eyes,felt what we see.would that our prayers,had hands and feet.would that our minds,and our hearts would meet.would that our tongues,spoke familiar and true.would that the real me,met the real you!would that the bridge,be sure and crossed.would that love…