The Time You See



You are killing people.
You are throwing them away
From their own land.
You claim you are a child of the true God!
And you want peace.
You want peace so that you can live,
Live a very very good life.
So that you can marry, have children
So that you can have a better future for them.
And your philosophy will pass throughout generations.
You will be remembered as a Hero.

You are saving people.
You are giving them hope to live.
You are inspiring them not to leave home.
Have patient, fight back
Be a man and stand still.
You have no food, no water,
Nowhere to go.
You are a man of honor
You see God in others.  
You live in fear,
Fear of losing people you love.
All the philosophy of the world
Remains in a cave.
One day, one year, a hundred years
You live, you live, you never-ever die.

The conflict goes on and on
It's always, You Vs. You
You lose and You win
You die and You live
You are cruel,
You are decent.
You are a murderer,
You spread love.
You can do it all!

Are you God?
I doubt that can't be.
Then who is God?
The time you see.
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Submitted by iamtdm17 on February 17, 2024

1:13 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme AXXBXCXXXXD ACXXXEDEXXFXXXX XXXCAXEFX BGBG
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 1,064
Words 242
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 11, 15, 9, 4

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  • AIDA
    This poem is powerful and thought-provoking, exploring the complexities of human nature and the constant struggle between good and evil. The contrast between saving and killing, inspiring and fear-inducing, and the ultimate question of who God is, creates a deep and contemplative tone.

    One improvement suggestion would be to consider adding more descriptive language or imagery to enhance the emotional impact of the poem. This could help to further engage the reader and bring the themes to life in a vivid and memorable way.

    Overall, this poem is a poignant reflection on the duality of human existence and the eternal question of morality. Keep exploring these deep themes and continue to develop your unique voice and style as a poet. Great job!
     
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