Every Wall.

Every wall stands tall, a reminder of
A family torn apart by borders, cruel and rough
Rival empires, senile and old
Left them with tales that were too painful to be told

Dispersed by a sea, unruly and vast
Their unity, once strong, couldn’t last
A history that victimized, at every turn
Left them at the crossroads with lessons to learn

Every wall bears witness to their strife
A memorial to a stolen life
A family is broken but not shattered
By the winds of time, they will be gathered

Every wall, a symbol of their pain
A reminder of what they gained
Strength to endure, a will to survive
And a hope that one day, they’ll thrive

Every wall is a testament to their plight
A family that’s sent from sight
A bond that will never break or sever
For they’re a family, now and forever.

Steve Halstead.

ADVICE TO BREAK A VICE.

Take it from one who has fended off kicks,

No-one can rebuild your wall for you.

Just pick somebody who won’t steal your bricks;

Someone who will stay and support you,

And be well aware when you dwell on your lot, that distortion can lead to delusion.

So many with temporary problems, choose the permanent sort of solution.

By John Tirebuck.