Long Ago
Long ago,
Man fought man,
Face to face
With sword and spear.
Bravery and strength
Skill and tactics,
Were the things
To fear.
Now, a young skinny wimp
A thousand miles away,
Guides a drone,
Presses a button
And you’ve had your day.
Opher – 3.4.2022
Once we had a need for strong, brave, macho men; now they’re an embarrassment, a threat and a nuisance.
Nowadays we need intelligence, not brawn, empathy and compassion not violence.
In a modern world there is no room for the violent. We don’t need them; they’re obsolete!
It Should be Safe!
The world is a safe place!
People do not want to kill.
They want to raise their families
And have a field to till.
They’ll gladly give you a drink
Or share with you a meal.
They’ll give you a place to stay
And let you eat your fill.
People are warm and friendly
They all like a hearty laugh.
They’ll welcome you in
With a place beside the hearth.
It’s the politicians and businessmen
Who get it all wrong.
With their xenophobia and greed
They sing that different song.
When we are led by the wrong people
This is what we find:
When you close your borders
You end up closing minds.
Opher – 3.6.2019
Everywhere I have travelled around the world I have encountered friendly indigenous people. They would do anything for you, take you in and feed you. I have also found officious bureaucrats who are cold and mean.
Perhaps I have just been lucky?
