“God, going to cut you down.”
God’s going to cut you down (Johnnie Cash)
A Poem by Coyote Poetry
Old wordsmith sat near the Pacific with two kids. The two young Poets asked. What is right? What is wrong? Is this hell on earth or are we just living and dying without reason and purpose? Old Poet told them. Look at the sky and the sea. Look at the sun falling into the sea. I believe we are just part of a great plan. You must do your best. Lead with love and kindness. This is your world. One kind and strong voice can save our world. Maybe one person at the time. A wave of hope can be create by true love and great dreams. God is good. He is like a parent. We mold and teach our children. We hope our children become good people and carry out great things. A parent, like God. We must allow our children to grow without walls and fear. Set them free. No perfect person. We will fall often and must get up. This isn’t hell. Hell is a lot worst. You can decide your journey. Free-will my friend. God gave us free-will.
I watch the men in Washington sending young women and men to war. Jesus loved the child. Government that send the young to learn death and war over love and dreams. I do believe God will demand payment. If these greedy men want war? They should go and fight. The taste of blood isn’t very sweet. Maybe the Berserkers for war would be less gainful if they fought for oil, land and religion themselves.
Johnny Cash told us. “God’s going to cut you down.” There are lessons in the words of the song. There is payment for all things.
The Wordsmith told the young Poets. Travel, love and have many friends. The end will come. Better to know death with a peaceful heart. He who had known love, beauty and was kind to strangers in need. I believe will find God and be welcomed.
Coyote/John Coyote
You are right John, God will hold these power-hungry men and women accountable for the blood spilled in the name of greed. It is an ages old tale that human kind cannot seem to learn until innocence, peace, and compassion has been annihilated. Yet, one voice, one light in the dark can turn the tide so I am grateful that you have taught the young people in your life that there is so much more to life than war, hatred, and greed.
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Brilliant song and great tribute
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Beautiful song by Johnny Cash, and words to match, it seems Karma is a bitch.
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If you watch and listen to Johnnie Cash last songs. He left us with real wisdom. He taught us we pay for all things. Thank you for reading and the comment.
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His song “Hurt” is amazing! Thank you for the lovely post, John.
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You are welcome.
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Love the song from the moment that I heard it and bout it from iTunes, your insights go very well with it.
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You are right, A amazing song. Johnnie Cash had real vision at the end of his life.
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