Out with the Old

By luigi_pagano

Sat, 28 Dec 2013
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On the 31st of December
the New Year will arrive
in the guise of a young child
who’ll keep our dreams alive
but Old Father Time
seems reluctant to go.
Why he dilly-dallies  
we shall never know
because during his tenure
the annus was horribilis
whereas we were promised
an annus quite mirabilis.
There is nothing wonderful
in conflicts and unrest,
in refugees and misery,
in poverty and means test.
Perhaps the old geezer
was hoping for green shoots
but a cartel of bankers
by working in cahoots
made sure that the economy
remained at a standstill.
Events here and abroad
continued to bode ill;
any attempts at peace
were all rendered void;
the job market declined,
the youth were unemployed.
We hope but can’t be sure
that this incoming boy
will improve matters
and be a bringer of joy.

© Luigi Pagano 2013

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

We don't close our eyes to the continuance of problems while this earth lasts, but glad that there are joys to be had, and a prospect ahead of perfection, with the removal of all badness, which we can be a part of it if willing to receive the gift. And so encouraging those who do try to work for good and to discourage and alleviate evil. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

You are so right, Rhiannon. Whilst we are realist enough to acknowledge the current problems, it shouldn't prevent us to strive for peace and harmony and it is up to all of us to play our part if the aim is to achieve perfection. We have a long way ahead but I remain hopeful.

Thank you, Luigi

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Actually, I think I was trying to indicate let's work towards helping, but realise that until God ushers in a new perfect place we will always have to live with problems, evil, sin in various guises, though it's always a delight when anyone turns away from hatred etc, and the gift celebrated at Christmas finds its completion when Jesus comes again to give those who accept him the fulness of perfect salvation, with all warts removed!

regards, Rhianon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I understood what you were trying to indicate in your comment, Rhiannon, and I sympathise with your point of view but I firmly believe that in order to ameliorate the situation we cannot afford the luxury to wait for divine intervention to solve everything, we have to act here and now for a chance to achieve relative peace. I appreciate that you rely on your faith to sustain you, and that is very commendable. Not everyone is religious though, nor does their lack of belief make them bad persons or evil. If we can get rid of tribal and sectarian conflicts we'll be half way to a harmonious co-existence.

Yours in peace, Luigi

 

 

Submitted by Bee on

Your poem tells it like it is at the present time. And yes, in the face of it all, we continue to hope.

Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

If we lost hope there would be no purpose to life, Bee. We must remain hopeful and positive even in the face of adversities. Things will get better, I am certain of it. Have a peaceful and happy new year.

Luigi

 

Submitted by scratch on

Wise words.  Well done.

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks scratch. yes