Back in the twenty first century The world was in chaos. There was no World Gov. Democracy was limited to certain “Nations” As such territories were called. (We were so territorial then).
Millions died of malnutrition In places called “Asia”, “Africa” and elsewhere. Factions fought for land, resources And “Religious” beliefs That I will describe to you later.
In those days people were persecuted For their race, gender And any way in which they differed from “the norm”.
Anyone who spoke up against injustice And countless other wrongs Was branded “Un-PC” Humiliated Before his (or her) peers.
Those were troubled times, Back in those “frontier days”. Be thankful we are now civilised: United Human Race, Worldwide Democracy, People Loving, Compassionate For the Good of All.
Welcome to my history class. Let us learn from our mistakes, And never repeat them.
Paul Butters
This is for Paulo Gomes, my drinking pal, who remarks that the world is full of starving people and injustice. More a statement than a poem, perhaps, but hey......