Into the Breach

Into the breach,

wade the men of this age,

No end in sight,

to the wars we still wage.

We’ve advanced through the centuries,

from club, spear and long bow,

to missiles and gasses,

that peel flesh from our foes.

We’ve fought for real estate,

ambition,

ideology and lust,

for God and country,

and kingdoms we trust.

Twice World Wars,

to end all wars,

we have fought with great pride,

only to end up,

with no safe places to hide.

Man’s endgame only violence,

Armageddon, and grief,

the only Savior with answers,

was crucified like a thief.

Jesus did warn us,

Of these wars without end,

But He promised great peace,

to those he called friend.

And deliver us to be sure,

The foundations been laid,

For all who cry Savior,

The price has been paid.

He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples.
They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.
Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. Come,descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord.
” Isaiah 2:4-5

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Bob

Just a fellow traveler in this journey called life whose been all over the proverbial map. I was a Captain in the United States Army, an internet entrepreneur before it's time, an Actor, a Real Estate Agent, Social Worker, Executive Director of a non-profit, a Production Foreman, Team Leader, Technical Writer, Small Business Owner, and a Quality and Operations Manager. As a volunteer, I have taught, coached, written lesson plans, led small groups and mentored men as a part of Christian Ministry. I currently work with men as a lay counselor both in and out of jail. I am a guy who never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up and quite frankly, still not really sure. I like to write stories, commentary, screenplays and a little poetry that I hope will make you think about more than what you’re wearing today, or whether your favorite team won the big game. My wife Jill and I have three adult children and two grandchildren. When I’m not working or enjoying my family, I find pleasure in the pursuit of writing thought provoking stories and poetry about the human drama.

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