by William Dotani
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October 27, 2006

Z To Peace: Do Something!!!

January 06, 2009 09:21 AM EST
views: 97 | rating: 10/10 (25 votes) | comments: 46

Z Why not X, It seems a J just might do
Now we're getting somewhere, maybe truth
Robert Cawdrey or Samuel Johnson, swig of beer
Devised a perfect spelling Till Noah Webster appeared
Language growing on, real changes in society
A need to paint new songs, seems close to piety

Peace be it gentle, instrumental, lasting effect
Interrogatives have no answers, well there's affect
Minds of young children, broken down neighborhoods
Day in day out, the same scenery, could, would, should
Nation proud and free, greatest in human history
Continue sweeping problems under the rug. How come?

Every sandbox has a pulpit, every idea has a theme
Bureaucratic detail, code for staying, square one dream
So many rantin' and raving, yet so still at the source
Accelerated money spent inaction, bye bye real need
Is there an ever when something is finally complete?
So we'll really be a society supportive, of real peace

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Comments: 46

JOHN BECK Jan 6, 2009, 9:26am EST
How long will be be all talk and no meaningful action?
Great and timely poem, Bill.
Cristina S. Jan 6, 2009, 9:28am EST
Very thought-provoking Bill!

"Is there an ever when something is finally complete?
So we'll really be a society supportive, of real peace"

No, I don't think so - if we wait for completeness, we will attain it individually, in our own death, but never as a society - it is not possible.
We need to live today, celebrate today, and make peace today - not someday...
Lisa Frost Jan 6, 2009, 9:31am EST
how long indeed.
William Dotani Jan 6, 2009, 9:32am EST
Cristina, I always believe in possibilities.
Kushal Poddar Jan 6, 2009, 9:32am EST
"Every sandbox has a pulpit, every idea has a theme
Bureaucratic detail," Alas it is too true.

The rabbit’s grave
Nora J A. Jan 6, 2009, 9:32am EST
The old adage of "trust what I do, not what I say" should be a basic premise for all of us. I can promise you anything/everything but unles I DO something I contribute nothing. I like your veracity in poetry!
Peter Joseph Swanson Jan 6, 2009, 9:41am EST
YOU said it !!!
Rose H. Jan 6, 2009, 9:49am EST
"So many rantin' and raving, yet so still at the source"

You said it all, William. Poverty and War - neither is necessary, yet we have it - right here and the world over.
Sometimes it seems like we are bent on destroying ourselves, poisoning our minds and those of our children, destroying our lifegiving planet. Starvation in every sense of the word.
William Dotani Jan 6, 2009, 9:58am EST
Rose, Thank you for elegantly stating the truth.
Kimberly Ripley Jan 6, 2009, 10:07am EST
You'd be good White House material!!
Barbara B. Jan 6, 2009, 10:29am EST
Nothing but the truth was penned by you William !!
Wilma M. Jan 6, 2009, 10:43am EST
A timely rant. It seems like all we get is "more of the same". Now we are hearing our governor say that due to the budget crisis we are going to have to cut health care for children, health care for the mentally ill, etc. Next thing, they will probably be moving the elderly out of nursing homes to live in snow igloos. Oh yes, they ARE also going to cut reimbursements to nursing homes. It always makes me angry as the nursing homes don't get paid enough as it is. To me, it's a visible demonstration of how little the elderly are truly valued in our society.
Wilma M. Jan 6, 2009, 10:44am EST
Sorry, I kind of got carried away on my own rant.
Ariel Storm Jan 6, 2009, 10:47am EST
very timely poem!
William Dotani Jan 6, 2009, 10:58am EST
Wilma, I applaud your wise words.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Jan 6, 2009, 11:56am EST
William's rants about flaws of the society are always sensible....
Janet Somewhere Up On The Mount Jan 6, 2009, 12:06pm EST
Yes Indeed William.
Thanks for sharing your poem.
William Dotani Jan 6, 2009, 12:21pm EST
Buzzy, I just a sensible guy between the hours of 9 to 5.
Angela A. Jan 6, 2009, 12:56pm EST
Peace is something I would truly love to see in my lifetime. I hope your new President can lead the way into something close to that ideal.
Lovely, poem, and thanks for posting to my group, Anythingwriting
Marge H. Jan 6, 2009, 1:57pm EST
I feel and experience your frustration. I don't know what the solution is but I suspect we will never find it in government.
Mary Ann S. Jan 6, 2009, 3:06pm EST
You have some really great lines here.
Kay M. Jan 6, 2009, 3:07pm EST
Someday. I never stop hoping. Each generation learns something.
Svetlana Goryacheva Jan 6, 2009, 3:15pm EST
"Is there an ever when something is finally complete?
So we'll really be a society supportive, of real peace"...

I simply couldn't agree more! ;-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Linda T. Jan 6, 2009, 3:56pm EST
In our hearts many of us want peace but the reality of humor nature may prevent it from ever happening
Donald M. Jan 6, 2009, 4:41pm EST
We will never have real peace until each country starts taking care of its own and leaving their arguements within their own bounderies. Not expect everyone else to get involved . I think right now American needs to take care of Americans , protect our borders , help your neighbors and as Jesus said. Love one another.
Amen.
Deloris Wright Jan 6, 2009, 5:15pm EST
We the people want peace. But the big money people do not. They make more monety on war. and war machinery.We need to just stop helping the other countrys and just take care of our own country.
Deloris Wright Jan 6, 2009, 5:17pm EST
oops that should read make more money on war.
Elsie Duggan Jan 6, 2009, 6:25pm EST
I believe as a people we are still evolving, just beginning really. Perhaps we will learn something soon I hope, that will change our zest to destroy what does not belong to us, or even to destroy ourselves. Wonderful poem William, wise lines, if only.....
Donna C. Jan 6, 2009, 9:12pm EST
Maybe........someday.........before its too late???
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jan 6, 2009, 9:25pm EST
Great poem, William.
Lin B. Jan 7, 2009, 12:34am EST
Excellent word crafting
debra g. Jan 7, 2009, 1:53am EST
You have wrote another wonder work with your words.I thank you for the privilege of reading it.
t b. Jan 7, 2009, 2:03am EST
Perhaps it's the wine or the late hour, but this went right over my head.
I do enjoy reading you William.
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jan 7, 2009, 11:32am EST
Thru and thoro enjoyed it !!!
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jan 7, 2009, 11:51am EST
Blissful and so be it !!!
Sheila Deeth Jan 7, 2009, 1:53pm EST
Very wise. Do we ever change? I loved the image of the sandbox pulpit.
Wade A. Jan 7, 2009, 2:47pm EST
So many questions and answers...but which ones do we choose? I love the banter in this.
Dena Straughn Jan 8, 2009, 1:26am EST
Is there a answer? I think there is never the "enough" but we should always be approaching the infinity that is need.
when ? ? ?
Curt L. Jan 8, 2009, 1:09pm EST
A timely, wise and enjoyable rant/poem, William! Thank you!
Tracy Fabre Jan 9, 2009, 12:34am EST
the perfect turn of phrase for me was "A need to paint new songs" ~
Michelle W. Jan 9, 2009, 12:13pm EST
Great!!! I recently had a discussion with a coworker who basically said that peace is a great idea, I'm all for it, but it will never work. Well, hell no, not when as a society we keep saying that! Peace is ours ... but we must believe in the possibility, and more, in its permanence ...

sorry for my rant ... this is great!

Thanks for posting in Journey Into Poetry !
Wilma M. Jan 13, 2009, 12:10am EST
Just dropping by to read the recent comments.
Pepsie J. Jan 14, 2009, 7:30am EST
Beautiful and my favorite.
April H. Jan 23, 2009, 7:30pm EST
Great possibilities

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