Today's World, Today's England! Poem by Denis Martindale

Behold the children still in school. Resigned to doing well.
Beyond the challenge of each rule. Determined to excel.
Yes, there are tests that each must face, examinations, too,
Each child could bless the human race in future things they do.
Yes, good news waits beyond the haste of each man's busy day,
Though many tasks get highly praised, the hours speed away.
When knowledge far exceeds the mind of every mortal man,
Machines now thinking for Mankind, each transferred task to plan.

Behold the changing tide of Man toward great unity,
Beyond what all the demons plan toward great tragedy.
For there are saints behind the scenes, knees bent in fervent prayers,
Each intercedes and intervenes because each truly cares.
Though markets rise and markets fall, investments getting sought,
The Lord still grants each miracle without a second's thought.
Yes, there are healings now and then, with prophecies fulfilled,
Across the world, revealed to men, with holy faith instilled.

Yes, there are heroes on this Earth, on England's precious soil,
Who bravely prove themselves of worth, regardless of their toil.
Yes, even soldiers on parade, with medals here and there,
Remembrance by them duly paid, to keep Mankind aware.
For there were those who paid the cost in solemn sacrifice,
Yes, to the point their lives were lost before peace could arise.
Look well upon each graveyard scene in every country still.
Praise God when Man's prayers intervene according to God's will.

Until the day of Christ's return, which no man yet reveals,
Disciples pray each day to learn the Saviour's love still heals.
The truth is out there, even now, as England can proclaim,
In England's Churches, saints still bow and praise the Saviour's Name.
Prayer warriors, both young and old, restrain Man's mad extremes,
Prayer warriors, both strong and bold, defy the devil's dreams.
Without the faith of such as these, this world would come to nought,
Each serves God's Son. The Prince of Peace. Think well upon that thought.


Denis Martindale, for the 16th of December,2023.