Political fortunes shift and sway
Abroad and at home we dodge their spray
Except that’s impossible, for come what may
They affect how we live from day to day.
Something anew has risen its head
A phrase of combat that fills one with dread
Fresh from a lexicon of conflict abroad
Familiar, however, for we’ve wielded its sword.
Lawfare – the bitter charge is hurled from each side
The “law of the jungle” would better describe
Not only the conflict of Titans unleashed
But effects on the people remaining unreached
‘Tis the season of hope – can such survive?
For Advent calls forth a spirit to thrive
On One who comes to sort out the mess
Ancient Law of Shalom arriving to bless
So this first week of Advent calls all to hope
With images of peace expanding our scope
The Law of the Jungle must yield its domain
The Law of Love is here to remain.
Dennis Ryle (c) December 2024
Wondering Pilgrim 