JOHN DENVER'S SONGS LIVE ON IN THE HEAVENS ABOVE
My faiths is in people, not in myths of man-made gods.
As war devastates families in foreign lands and dry desert sands.
Youths killed savagely on both sides, not even at ease under grass & sod.
Life-long suffering and unbearable grief
Parents harbor silence through killing of their lambs.
Heart broken by war the very worst thief.
John Denver still sings among cool clouds where bluebirds soar.
As a world peace advocate, gentile giant with heart so warm.
His mind in the mist of war still questions, "Oh mighty God, what for?"
In addition to my poem, John Denver also wonders what futile war is all about in his own lyrics that include these words:
There is a name for war and killing.
There is a name for giving in.
When you know another answer
For me the name is sin.
Mame,
helenesmith1.blog spot.com poet of lyrics to Peace Hymn of the Republic and blog by same name,. Due to a variety of Helene Smiths, I am also identified by Helene Jingleheimer Smith.
