It matters not
how often we step
to podiums draped
in flags of arrogance
to justify war, violence
and murder of the innocent,
it is true and will remain
true forever, that
“God is love, and
the one who abides in love
abides in God, and
God in him.” (1 John 16b)
© 2014 Dennis Ference
(First posted without pic 8/22/14.)
Merging Traffic 
Dennis…you’ve been holding out on us!! Your poem is powerful and to the point…and so is your song!!! Both ends of the proverbial spectrum so to speak. I am moved…very moved. Thank you ❤
It’s always fun to surprise once in a while, don’t you think?
YES!!! I love surprises 🙂 ❤
Love can heal every war, every enemy, every bit of violence in the world. Thank you for spreading the love.
Thanks for the comment.
I just wish sometimes they’d get the little word “love” all figured out… God’s got his own meaning and humans have just got to figure that little meaning out in “love” 🙂
I think egos and our blindness to our selfishness probably get in the way. Thanks for the comment. -Dennis
your words are beautiful as is the music and musician singing them…
You have a wonderful gift that we are Blessed to be a part of
Thank You …for sharing
Take Care…You Matter…
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maryrose
I am moved by your poignant comment and feel anew the blessings that enrich our lives. Peace. –Dennis
your words were filled with a calm knowing of a gentler side of life…one can feel them as well hear them here…
Thank you again for sharing your words with us…
Take Care…you Matter…
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maryrose
Peace!
Wow!!
😊