Free to Plead for Peace

Jeanne Sparks-Carreker
Hatred is not enough word to convey
The anger and rage the devil displays, when
Attempting to blind or attempting to clout the
Free flow of thought that my country sends out.

At times, I wonder, just sort through and ponder,
Both the negligence and beauty of this land.
Should I turn a cold shoulder or become a strong soldier
And fight for what I don't understand?

To the powers that be, how much death will we see
Before this war comes to an end?
My Country 'tis of Thee, there's no fight left in me,
We are boys creating war like men.

Published by Jeanne Sparks-Carreker

Convicted felon, reformed drug trafficker, disenfranchised from society by the government. I spend most of my time creating ways to educate non-users about drug addiction, so that addicts are understood and...  View profile

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  • Jeanne Sparks-Carreker2/14/2007

    Thanks guys! I know, it IS a waste... he had just turned 20...

  • Ron DeYoung2/5/2007

    I like this Jeanne. Alot. We have to keep on being the voice of reason. There are more of us than them and one day we'll emerge victorious.

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