David and Goliath

When

David stood before the Giant

he armed himself with stone and sling

against the mighty Philistine magnum - 

the sword, the spear, the death machine.

And

those who watched would hold their breath

and stand hand in hand on the bank of Elah

to see him fight the mountain man

dressed in armour and with helm of bronze.

And

so bravely young David stood

and shouldered all the fear and dread

of a nation under battle

their hopes and dreams of life in peace

The

shepherd boy who leads his country

to victory over the savage foe,

who holds the just and fairest vision

of life to live, and love to grow.

And

Saul the King was afraid of David

for the Lord was with him

then.

Now

when I look

at the weak and the powerful
all I see are tables turning.

I cannot see where David stands

But is this he who phones a warning?
Is this he who drives the tank?

Is this he beneath this dome?

Is he now the bold protector

fighting for the oppressed home?

I cannot see the justice

and maybe I cannot see the truth

but I can see who holds the sling

and 
who holds the bloody sword.