Strong(025) A New Jerusalem ©/Strong Poem by Danny Reynolds
Strong(025) A New Jerusalem ©/Strong
Once again, the barbaric acts of so-called human beings, leads me and others to question the existence of 'The Supreme Being'. If you have faith in such a being, may he answer your prayers, and ensure justice is done.
Danny Reynolds
Dalton in Furness, England
2005
Oh, Mr Blake, what meant you then?
Was your jibe doomed to be a prophecy also?
That once again, we have cause to blame,
The Satanic mills of our own generation.
But more than this, a stronger comparison,
Reflecting the Holy City’s own constant threat.
No Divine wind blows, but that which fans
The flames of brainwashed fanatics.
That God exists,
and might condone,
such acts in his own name…
Would we not be better off a Godless race?
For whom then, would we kill?
No misinterpretations of long lost language.
No inquisitions, crusades or missions.
No inbuilt guilt, but no blood spilt,
Unless for power or greed.
If we cannot all agree on “One”,
Would we not do better with, “None”?
I know for millions, he brings solace in such times.
And his followers, not he, are responsible for their crimes.
Is it not enough to live with, knowing right from wrong?
Oh, Mr Blake, what meant you then?
Why did you write that song?
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/29/2024 5:36:03 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Blake's 'Jerusalem' is a poem about the Industrial Revolution in England during the 18th Century; the poet reveals a sense of disappointment in the time and place he finds himself which leads him to question human exploitation and reminds the reader of christian morality. It's all about conscience and beautifully done. Danny makes some good points which hit home hard; however he deals with religion in a general sense and reminds the reader that more harm than good can be done in the name of religion and the value of a sense of right from wrong (which is more instinctive) should prevail in the present age - which is a fair point. I enjoyed it. Food for thought.