‘Tis the Season…’
Strands of fairy lights spiralling around
Local authority evergreens. Card
Readers, to their credit, are working hard
Reading the advent lesson, profit found
In the Christmas or Yuletide myth of choice.
Bethlehem, though, is closed again this year,
Armageddon seems to be drawing near,
With the bellicose having found their voice.
It feels as if the children of Herod
Are committed to an ancient error
That disputes can be resolved though terror,
With the blessing of their particular god.
While there’s still faith in nation and ordnance
How can humanity hope to advance?
D. A.