When soldiers, sects, societies march proudly to a beat
That drums and thrums on hatred uniform
And questioning’s diminished or dismissed right out of hand
We know we are a people misinformed
When banners are unfurled in lands that simply are not ours
For purposes kept closeted or quelled
And who is friend or foe is determined by the day
It’s evident that we are being shilled
When motives may be measured by the money or the power
Attainable if ethics are deemed dead
And who we trusted then can never be again
We know that, by the nose, we’re being led
When qualitative judgements disenfranchise or demean
And language used dismisses human rights
We’ve become the Morlocks in dysfunctional machine High time to set the future in our sights
When civilised communities turn from the baton waved
And muster to a tune that raises goals
We’ll know that we are free to be all that we can be
And maybe then we’ll salvage stolen souls
When this year reaches closure, we’re counting down the days
Recognising it has been a bitch blast
Might we all resolve to set our digits to fast forward
And let past ways stay firmly in the past
Love to you all and may you know justice, peace and happiness wherever you may be. Anne-Marie x
So, so good. A song I was brought up with, ‘How did you come, to trade the fiddle for the drum’.
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Thanks, Z. Had to go check that one out. Hadn’t heard it before that I can recollect. The Perfect Circle version is haunting.
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Thank you beautiful lady, blessings received with the love that they were given. May your Christmas be a blessing and full of love for you and yours also. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 😀 ❤
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And to you, Mark. Lazy day today after a hectic yesterday. And two weeks off to see in a new year I hope will kick 2016’s arse. 😉
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2016 was…let’s just say…testing, to say the least 😀
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Here’s hoping. All the best for the season Anne-Marie, and let’s hope for a brighter 2017.
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Here’s hoping, Chris. Might look out some lucky charms though! Enjoy your hols.
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Merry Christmas to you and yours Anne-Marie!
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And to you, Phil. Hope you had a great day.
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Happy Xmas, A-M. Hoping for peace and good will for us all. xo
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Happy Christmas, Cole. Hope you had a fab day. Keeping everything crossed for peace and good will.xx
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