Deja Vu

Growing up,

I believed the tale

that peace and harmony

would triumph,

and the world would be safe.

Glasnost and perestroika

would allow east

to meet west,

and usher in

a brave new world.

I fought for that truth,

I believed that tale,

I was wrong.

It was a lie!

In 60 years,

nothing has changed.

The Bear,

The Dragon

and

The Eagle

still play their games

of war and one-upmanship,

as the world sits

in silence.

The never ending chess game

continues unabated.

As the players position pieces,

the audience watches on.

In fear.

F Martin

Aug 2018