Communism is cruel to its own
Think of Stalin’s purges
Siberian prison camps
Clamp down on all media
Not allowed free speech
Opponents put in prison
Or poisoned in the street
And Russia is fearful of the West
Suspicious untrusting cold of heart
What kind of life is that to live!
Force and fear living on your nerve
China Russia North Korea
Autocratic power
Rule by cruel enforcement
People made to cower
And Trump would like to be like them
Democracy has had its day
Let the strong man have his hour
Power is all the play
There is no life without suffering
That is very clear
Jesus in Gethsemane
Felt the sweat the fear
Felt the blows of cruel men
Let silence speak for him
Stood in Pilate’s court the man
We should follow him
This is crucifixion
Cross and nail and spear
Ukraine now the Calvary
Bystanders draw near
Support we give as best we can
We do not draw the sword
Only the word of God can solve
The troubles of this world
Brian Fahy
10 March 2022
Erris Poetry 