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The Middle East's
on center stage
and in the West
we watch in rage.
The curtain's drawn
on what's become
a record-breaking run.
The Playbill
in our trembling hands
explains the plot
that plagues The Land.
A land God promised long ago
to Jacob's dozen sons.
The actors change
but not their roles
as scripted mayhem
takes its toll.
This drama titled Endless War
has far too many acts.
The theatre
(like those of war)
has no soft seats,
no walls or floor.
Its sets and props are Eden-old
and blood-soaked from their use.
An intermission
is quite rare.
And when it comes
we hardly care.
For once the air has cleared of smoke
the play begins again.
O God, please end
this show's long run.
It's time your stage play
Kingdom Come
is acted out
much like in Heaven
when peace will take a bow.
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| PO BOOKS BY GREG ASIMAKOUPOULOS |
Sunday Rhymes & Reasons
Published June 4, 2009
Sunday Rhymes and Reasons is a compilation of inspirational poetry by America's pastor/poet laureate, Greg Asimakoupoulos. In this, his third volume of poetry, Pastor Greg paints word pictures that portray both the struggle and fulfillment that define a life of faith. His repertoire of rhymes celebrate rite-of-passage occasions like birth, baptism, marriage and death as well as the major holidays of the church and culture. It is a volume that illustrates the poet's love of words and of popular culture. The author dips his brush into a paint box of hubris, humor and honesty.
"Gloria and I have been encouraged by word pictures from Greg's pen that have celebrated both our ministry and God's presence in our world." – Bill Gaither, Gospel music composer/performer
"Gifted poet Greg Asimakoupoulos is a dear friend of our family. His poetry blesses, comforts, entertains, and provides inspiration for every season of life." – Natalie Grant, singer/songwriter/recording artist
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