If Only. by Graham Jones

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		Date Added: October 18, 2006 10:10:08	Average Score: (Needs 2)
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If Only.

What is it in this world to find

That those who think in thoughts the kind

Which deal in that both near and far

And by design will end in war

What do they hope to gain from this

To pull the trigger, forsake the kiss

Or offer up the Judas hand

To turn the earth back into sand

We have the faith, we could be great

Our destiny not that of fate

Don't think in years or months or hours

But grasp it now this world is ours.

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	Comment By: Alison Storm Wolf on October 25, 2006 06:18:16 AM	Report
	If only indeed While men seek to plot and kill for greed we are all done for. Its how we individually respond which evolves our souls methinks Ali x Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Leonard Wilson on October 24, 2006 12:04:43 AM	Report
	We don't have to make war, but it seems we like to, huh?..I guess considering how short the time is that we have spent out of the tree tops, it's a miracle we have any compassionate traits at all.Nicely penned, Graham..len Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Glata on October 19, 2006 12:12:54 PM	Report
	It sure is, hon...and look at what we've done to it...sighs....Still, if one person would start the change, others might follow suit...and who knows what a difference it would make! Great write and powerful message! Hugs... Glata Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Joe Petro on October 19, 2006 03:03:40 AM	Report
	A powerful statement that again makes me feel powerless. It's said that one person can influence and make a difference, but politically, I doubt it. jp Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Joe on October 18, 2006 03:03:52 PM	Report
	I think Angel summed it up quite well, it all exists around greed, power and control. Great poem Graham.. Joe Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Last Temple Knight on October 18, 2006 02:49:46 PM	Report
	If only we can see the beauty of the world and live life the way it should be... Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Angel on October 18, 2006 12:38:23 PM	Report
	Greed and power go way back in history and man will never change his ways because at the top is where they want to be. Its alll about money and power. Enough we scream but who listens to us up there on a pedestal Brilliant Love Angelxx Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: Wide Awake on October 18, 2006 10:49:29 AM	Report
	Wonderful message Graham, we should strive... :o) But I REALLY enjoyed the cadence...the snappy step...excellent write a true pleasure to read... Best wishes, Pamela Respond To This Comment

	Comment By: She Whispers on October 18, 2006 10:17:44 AM	Report
	Graham, Powerfrul poem .. War holds a clutching hand across this nation every thing that is precious and we love destroyed back to just sand filled with blood of our loved ones and for what?? Power ...who is really the Big Dog.. ..in the dog fight... ?? We all suffer and we all loose... If only... they would listen..but the truth falls on deaf ears... Hugs ~ Scarlett Respond To This Comment