07-02-2015, 12:45 AM
Hello Tom-
This poem is a good example of how rhyming can soften the seriousness of a subject. In the wrong hands, rhyming could be a disaster.
The tone is critical, as well, and it thankfully stays quite even, not taking a position regarding religion.
If I were a Muslim, I am not sure how I'd react. Not being a staunch Christian, I don't take offense to the final line, but others, more devote, might take issue.
Too bad more dialogues like this aren't "out there", as the "us vs them" mentality which is so prevalent is not moving anyone in a positive direction. Folks at church pray for harmony, but the song outside those doors remains full of distrust.
Thanks,
... Mark
This poem is a good example of how rhyming can soften the seriousness of a subject. In the wrong hands, rhyming could be a disaster.
The tone is critical, as well, and it thankfully stays quite even, not taking a position regarding religion.
If I were a Muslim, I am not sure how I'd react. Not being a staunch Christian, I don't take offense to the final line, but others, more devote, might take issue.
Too bad more dialogues like this aren't "out there", as the "us vs them" mentality which is so prevalent is not moving anyone in a positive direction. Folks at church pray for harmony, but the song outside those doors remains full of distrust.
Thanks,
... Mark