Rulers who rule by force are afraid
And people who are ruled by force
Often live in fear
And fear cripples honest life
Takes away our power
We live a vicious circle
Salvation has no hour
Where there is acceptance
People enjoy trust
And honest life can flourish in the main
And if the trust is broken
Acceptance is withdrawn
Off with us to cast our vote
And we begin again
Hitler believed in endless war
The only way to be
Always an aggressor
Constant enemy
Without a foe to fight against
Retreat inside your head
Hide inside your bunker
A pill a gun and dead
America tipped into force
The march upon the hill
The persuasive power of lies
The threat is with us still
Populism a scary thing
Image most of all
We need a world of substance
Such was Obama’s call
The call of Jesus ever
Do not be afraid
This his abiding counsel
Whatever schemes are laid
Fear will only cripple you
Stand and face the foe
Truth and goodness always win
That’s what you need to know
Brian Fahy
25 February 2022
Erris Poetry 