Phyllis J. Rhodes
Dan you are a dear and gentle man and I agree with your heart. Unfortunately sometimes people are put in positions where they have to make a terrible choice, kill or be killed, or kill or allow someone else to be killed. I ponder these things, such as killing in wars when you might save hundreds of innocent people by taking the life of a terrorist. These are the things I talk to God about a lot. I go back to the Bible and the commandment "Thou Shall Not Kill". In my studies I understand a better interpretation of that commandment is "Thou Shall Not Murder". That makes me think again. And I wonder again if there is ever a time it is just in God's eyes to take another human's life. These are hard questions. I love all the wonderful gentle poems you write and you make me think about my beliefs. Thank you for that.
2007-02-13

sabereh lotfian
Wise question begins this meaningful poem , through very simple words takes us deeply inside the mind of its author....!
very insightful:)

Peace
Sabereh
2007-02-13