Black Lives Matter Poem by Denis Martindale

Do we really need a slogan to tell us what is right?
Just as if this world is broken, regardless black or white?
Such that the use of words will change the future yet to be,
Condemning hatred dark and strange Man suddenly sets free?
Is this old world a perfect place, abortions never seen?
Has every child a pretty face so others are not mean?
Is every person truly wise, or gentle, like a lamb?
No, not until we realise that hatred proves a scam.
What brings such hatred to our hearts enough to fester there?
If we discover how it starts that helps us stay aware.

Enough to fight it there and then. Enough to win the day.
Enough to act like civil men and no more in harm's way.
The history lessons must be learnt, else we repeat Man's sins.
The fight for freedom must be earnt before each war begins.
What use is living loveless lives, what profit can be shown?
Far better when each one survives than folly we have known.
While change takes time, pray patiently. Reflect upon God's peace.
Then think about Psalm ninety-three, for wisdom to increase.
Black lives matter like white lives do. Such truths remain the same.
So choose to let love live in you... I pray in Jesus Name...


Denis Martindale June 2020.