Comment from susand3022

Excellent

Hi CD, Do you really think that humanity could actually be "unburdened of their need to fight?" I'm not going to hold my breath for that one I don't think. I'm not so sure we've got it in us. I'm waiting on the new show that Amazon has coming out soon, Good Omens... Something tells me we're more like that... lol.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2019

No, I very much doubt that will ever happen, more's the pity.

Amazon has shows, like Netflix or Stan? I didn't know that.

Thanks for reviewing :)

Cheers,
Craig

reply by susand3022 on 26-Apr-2019

Oh yeah... great shows! :)

Comment from Lance S. Loria

Excellent

I liked the rhythm and rhyme of this poem. You conveyed a clear message. An enjoyable read. No edits or adjustments necessary from my review.

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2019

Thanks for the kind words, Lance, they are much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed -- Craig

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

With all them gods of yesteryear we come to the main one. Yet, there is the joker in every deck. Not all believe and men kill men for land and greed. No one is better if all are the same. The joker laughs for we can only hope for a better life in the afterlife, if not... who cares? We will be dead. I believe in God and hope for a better life. :)

 Comment Written 26-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 26-Apr-2019

Nice to see my poem got the grey cells going. I think a better life (for all) in this one would be nice, but almost certainly wishful thinking. Thanks for reviewing.

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Excellent

You did a great job expressing your thoughts/feelings, CD. Your argument is presented in a non-judgmental way.

Good job with the great rhymes and smooth flow.

I agree with your theme. Man will continue to find some reason to war with other groups of people until the end of time. He did in BC and continues in AD.

Thanks for sharing. Jan

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thanks so much for the kind and thoughtful comments, Jan. I'm most grateful. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Tpa

Exceptional

When reading your poetry, it flows beautifully as I read through it and the punctuation (or purposeful lack of) keeps me at the rhythm that I know the author intended for me. I also pay particular attention to the presentation of it. Since there are usually fewer letters and words than a story or article, I place great importance on the spacing, placement and actual choice of letters and words. Presentation is everything to me.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thank you so much for the very lovely comments about my poem. I'm really pleased you enjoyed it, and most grateful for the delightful rating. Much appreciation, Craig

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I guess you might be looking for another messiah, like the Jews, while it's men who cause war, not God, (although people look for s scaprgoat, and it must be God, although you can't have free will and and an interfering God) you'd be struggling to find a major war that was fought in religion's name my friend. God didn't invent football supporters, patriotism, or unholy fervour, man did! But you put your argument incredibly well, superb scribing, well done, blessjngs, Roy

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Hello Roy,

No, I'm not looking for a messiah of any sort. We appear to agree totally on one point -- wars are instigated by men, not commanded by gods.

Thanks for the kind comments, appreciated.

Craig

reply by royowen on 25-Apr-2019

That's ss good you have integrity Craig, a rare commodity I'm afraid. Roy

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This is a fun poem using a lot of different religions' gods (Greek, Islam, Egyptian). I think your penultimate stanza bears the dream of a lot of the world now.

Keep writing
Joan

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thanks so much for the kind comments, Joan. Much appreciated -- Craig

reply by dragonpoet on 26-Apr-2019

My pleasure, Craig.

Joan

Comment from SeanFox16

Excellent

Very well written poem. It does a great job of describing mans insatiable thirst for war and for killing. Why does it have to be this way? What brings out this animalistic behaviour in certain human beings? I could never imagine having so much hate for another human being that I would want to snuff out their life.

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Much appreciated comments, Sean. Why indeed? Although, I think it's a bit of a slur on non-human animals to compare our behaviour to theirs! Thanks for reviewing -- Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Craig. Good to see something from you back on the site. Your poem is worded and rhymed well. Regarding the last question as to whether anything will change, probably not. It is what it is, but we can hope for the best. Marilyn

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Thanks very much, Marilyn. I'm in agreement with you concerning the likelihood of anything changing for the better. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

I'm so happy to see your post. I've missed reading your work, Craig; it's always thought-provoking, but even more, wonderfully written, whether prose or poetry. (I'm still waiting for the next chapter of your book.(*smile*)

 Comment Written 25-Apr-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2019

Oh, THAT book! The road to somewhere is paved with good intentions, Dawn. Hopefully, I'll get back to it one day :) Many thanks for the lovely comments and delightful rating. Craig

reply by Dawn Munro on 26-Apr-2019

My pleasure. :)