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poetry
by Michael F. Nyiri
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copyright 1999-2004 by Michael F. Nyiri ElectricPoetry AllThingsMike |
December 2, 2004 : 5:12 a.m. pst
"Psalms to a Different God"
WE are all alone together
Either practicing love for our BROTHERS and SISTERS
Or trying to kill THEMWE are saddled with responsibilities
These WE sometimes ignore
And sometimes WE rarely speak
To the PEOPLE next doorHuddled in HUMANITY with or without a clue
Lifting OUR arms heavenward
WE pray
In the name of Jesus, Allah, Buddha, and Zeus
Mother Gaia, and the many Bacchuses of mispent youth
WE turn to YOU, whoever YOU may be
But sometimes the questions aren't answered, YOU seeWE are in this TOGETHER
Can WE take the time to talk
To iron out OUR differences
To spout OUR philosophies in the light
of reason
As WE pray to our Gods for answersThe answer lies not in the question
The answer lies not in the pleading
The answer lies not in
OUR Psalms to Different Gods
The answer lies in OURSELVES
And it always has
Through time immemorial
And into the future of humankindI may thank my God
YOU may thank YOURS
But let's practice the love OUR Gods preach
And let's not let OUR differences stop US
Or else there will be NO ONE left to
Sing HIS praises
Whomever HE may be
When WE are all gone from existence
Because WE didn't listen with our hearts
copyright 1999-2004 by Michael F. Nyiri
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