Aftermath

By luigi_pagano

Thu, 25 May 2017

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Nearly a week has gone by

since the nation cried

for those who died

at the Manchester Arena

when, after the end

of a beautiful concert,

a murderous pervert

struck a deadly blow.

It is not so long since

that despicable act

made such an impact

on people’s awareness.

In the bleak aftermath

we’ve shed many a tear

but vowed that fear

would not defeat us.

Respect for the victims

with a minute of silence

and rejection of violence

is the Mancunian way.

The community stands

against any creed

intended to breed

disharmony and hate.

In the wake of the atrocity,

we know we can cope

and with renewed hope

we shall conquer evil.

The ancient aphorism

‘goodwill to all men’

is as valid now as it was then

so let us live in peace.

Comments

Such a positive message,

Permalink Submitted by Philip Sidney on Thu, 2017-05-25 17:03

Such a positive message, Luigi.

Deeply felt, Helen. Thanks

Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Thu, 2017-05-25 22:21

Deeply felt, Helen. Thanks for reading and commenting.

Luigi x

Your ability to choose a

Permalink Submitted by Rhiannonw on Thu, 2017-05-25 21:57

Your ability to choose a ‘form’ for your verse, with appropriate rhythm and rhyme, always help in the clarity of communicating clear, brief thoughts, Luigi. Rhiannon

Agreed, Rhiannon, that

Permalink Submitted by luigi_pagano on Thu, 2017-05-25 22:28

Agreed, Rhiannon, that clarity is essential in communication and I always try my best to follow this precept.