Time And Again

The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month marked the end of the First World War. It was meant to be the war to end all wars but of course it wasn’t…

Gay men and women fight wars too.

TIME AND AGAIN

Time and again, lights go out
all over the world;
Time and again, brave men
and women risk all…to
turn them back on

Time and again, the dogs of war
tear into the world;
Time and again, skilled men
and women dare…to
attempt repair

Time and again, bringers of peace
promise us eternity;
Time and again, fine men
and women give all…to
see us through

Time and again, broken promises
litter the earth;
Time and again, sons and daughters,
friends and neighbours…will
pick up the pieces

Time and again, we’ll give thanks
all over the world;
Time and again, our brave men
and women must wish…we
would try harder

[From: Accomplices To Illusion by R. N. Taber, 2007]