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Where in these passages of ancients
Does it say that we are here to serve mankind
Is it carved in stone
Called down from a golden throne
At a place that’s way up in the clouds
Why must we abide by sculpted tablets
Handed down by men with fiery eyes
How is the story told
When does the truth unfold
About how we will find the promised land
Which code of conduct keeps us civil
When all we want to do is kill and kill
What holds back the devil
Where’s the shield from evil
Who can put the sword into a holy hand
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2007-12-14 00:48:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Poetry
Now, you're talking to me...about those 'ancients'!!!
No one can put a sword into a holy land. We do not have to abide by ancient writings or mandates.
We each abide by something inside us...for good, or for bad.
I'm sure there was some ole Neanderthal who took a look around one day and said,"Bull! This ain't right...so, I'm going to think MY way, not these ole scuzy cave mens' way."
Great poem!!! Yes, being confronted by the philosophy of this poem is an eye-opener...better than coffee!!!!
In that split second before we actually do something 'wrong' or 'right'...we still have that teensy inner voice,"Are you SURE about that?'
Elysabeth... poemhunter
2007-12-14 02:05:35 · answer #1 · answered by Elysabeth 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For me a poem has to have rhythm. It would not inevitably could desire to rhyme in spite of the undeniable fact that it needs to hit my thoughts. i think of readability of expression is important besides. i do no longer prefer to 2nd wager what i'm examining approximately. I continuously seem for what I term "poetic gemstones"interior the text fabric.
2016-11-26 23:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the sword that must be put into the holy hand, but the pen.
2007-12-14 03:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by Elaine P...is for Poetry 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really love the message being conveyed in this poem, alongside with its end rhymes (particularly in the last stanza). Shall i propose that you post a copy of this poem in R&S? I believe that it will be very suiting for the audience that we might have over there! =)
2007-12-14 00:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Dark Dickinsonian 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This poem really speaks to me. It is moral but not moralizing, because it is all in the form of questions. Questions, yes, they have more certainty than answers.
2007-12-14 00:52:13 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Annabella-VInylist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think u awesome!!!
what do you think of the idea of every one writing a staza each of a poem, and every ones answers come as an extra stanza?
nice one
2007-12-14 00:53:27 · answer #6 · answered by King 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that poem is beautiful. i love it. u hav a serious talent. you should publish some of your works. u hav a wonderful gift
2007-12-14 00:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
kewt
2007-12-14 00:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have the answers ...
2007-12-14 02:18:56 · answer #9 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
awesome!!
2007-12-14 00:51:13 · answer #10 · answered by pink 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋