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Joseph Anderson (3-12-25)
Poems by Joseph Anderson : 94 / 95
Why I Must Write-Sonnet
When I survey this world amidst it's blight,
With famine, storms and threats of global war;
Are we descending unto final night?
I must do more than view this from afar.
No longer do we know the wrong from right,
We're drowning in a world of greed and lust;
Can we no longer see the blessed light
And strive to gain a brotherhood of trust?
With providence so seldom in our sight,
We seek the light in many myriad ways
For freedom from this world's embittered plight;
We struggle in our search for brighter days.
My time is spent, my pen won't spare this plight,
But hope and faith e'er spur my need to write.
Joseph Anderson
Submitted: Sunday, February 10, 2013
Poems by Joseph Anderson : 94 / 95
Poet's Notes about The Poem
A fervant plea for the brotherhood of all humanity
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Good write. Regards, Sally
You write lovely poems. I like this one a lot
Great job on a sonnet that was meant to be, addressing the grave issues of our time. Very encouraging Joseph - to know that someone takes these issues to heart.
An emotional heartfelt write Joseph and so true. If only humanity would dare to wake up to love. Ah but it's far too easy for a coward to hide under a mountain of meaningless merchandise. Wallowing in the wannabe world of fame and power. Love is the most natural thing to a human heart and humans find it so hard to express. Weird but true. Makes one wonder where we are when not living in love. Excellent write. Got my juices flowing :)
A great piece of work Joseph, I only hope that greed and lust loses the fight in the end.
Wise words we would all do well to heed, and in all times be mindful of.
Brilliant poem Joe, is it too late for our species, I pray not.
Poems like yours keep us centered.
This plea for brotherhood coming from a person who has seen much life and who watch the difference between times past and times new is something which all humanity has to take serious note of! Man shouldn't dig his own grave! A culture built on tolerance and mutual trust alone can withstand the ravages of time! Such a beautiful and meaningful poem with the last two lines giving a wonderful finish to it! !
A very worthwhile plea to all humanity, if only a few people read and take note Sir, it would be a start in the right direction, .there is far, far too much heartache and pain in this world- , a heartfelt write.
Brilliant sonnet Joseph - beautifully written and with a great message which everyone should read. A brotherhood of all humanity would be just wonderful if only we could achieve it.