Russia has been the enemy since I was a boy
Since 1945 the end of war
The cold heart of communism
Stalin to the fore
And Kruschev and Kennedy
The Cuban missiles scare
Iron Curtain Berlin Wall
Then 1989
Then Russia became a free-for-all
Then came Putin’s time
China too all power control
Korea does the same
There is no freedom in a land
Where dictators rule the game
So we think ourselves superior
The evidence is there
We don’t shoot or poison
We like to think we’re fair
But the wise man looks for dialogue
And the need to understand
And to open up a pathway
That can lead to open hands
The call of Matthew tells the world
No one is out of bounds
Accept a person simply
Such kindness can astound
Seek association
No festering of fear
Let them see your good intent
Let honesty be clear
Persevere in goodness
Though others let you down
Yes this road’s called Calvary
But it’s the truest road in town
Brian Fahy
1 July 2022