Modern Heroes Poem by Paul Warren

Bronze statues standing tall
Of historical figures one and all
Do they now run and hide
For the rampant crowd be satisfied

Heroes from old times now past
Thought their fame would last
But times change and we move on
And commence to play a different song

I think slave traders deserve a swim
And applaud them chucking him in
But explorers changed the world
So perhaps their fame should be upheld

When they go to praise heroes of today
Surely drunks thieves murderers should not have their say
People like Churchill may have their faults is clear
But to make a difference is the chant we need to hear.

© Paul Warren Poetry