In light of continuous violence taking lives of so many innocent children and adults…….
Point to Ponder: And how many times can a man turn his head And pretend that he just doesn't see
Reflection: This song was written in 1962 by Bob Dylan and reflected the times of war, violence and protests for human rights all across the world at that time. However, seeing the current situation in America (and the world) I thought of the message of this song and wanted to share it with you as it is especially relevant today.
I hear Bob Dylan's voice as he pleads: And how many deaths will it take 'till he knows That too many people have died?
No matter what political or religious believes you have, I am sure everyone wants these senseless killings to end. A quick solution for these tragedies needs to be in place. Otherwise:
"What a pity a man must die before he wakes up?"
Story Line: Blowin’ In The Wind by Bob Dylan
How many roads must a man walk down Before you call him a man?
How many seas must a white dove sail Before she sleeps in the sand?
How many times must the cannon balls fly Before they're forever banned?
The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind
How many years can a mountain exist Before it's washed to the sea?
How many years must some people exist Before they're allowed to be free?
And how many times can a man turn his head And pretend that he just doesn't see - The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind
How many times can a man look up Before he sees the sky?
How many ears must one person have Before he can hear people cry?
And how many deaths will it take 'till he knows That too many people have died?
The answer, my friends, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind.
Oh, the answer, my friends, is blowin' in the wind The answer is blowin' in the wind
Songwriter: Bob Dylan
Blowin' in the Wind lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC