A CHANGING WORLD?

Today, Wednesday 27 June is, according to the media, a historic day.
Today we see the end of one Prime Ministers term as he steps down and the start of anothers ascension to the role.

Over the last few years we may have seen changes.
We may have seen or heard fine words being spoken.

For some the changes have not been apparent in any tangible way.
Their life continues in a downward spiral.
For some the sentiments of the fine words spoken have failed to supply the bread they need.
They scrabble in the dirt for a grain of wheat.
For some the decisions made have wrought havoc and anguish on their lives and that of their loved ones.
They live in the shadow of former dictators and fear of their liberators.
For some the comfort of noble speeches have failed to provide the essential water of life.
They are deemed "fortunate" if a trickle of money should furnish them with a standpipe in a village of thousands whilst we may not even blanche at running our tap till the water is cool enough.

Today I heard of a friend, a young doctor who had died in a plane crash in Malawi. He was a lovely man. Engaging, humble,intellectual, generous in his giving to life.A sad loss. He will be missed by those whose life he touched.

Every day I hear the cries of the thousands who teeter on the brink, crying to the wind, some incapable of protest. And they die amongst the reverberations of the noble words. They pass to another place oblivious of the changes.

Today is indeed a historic day which should be remembered as the start of a chance to see justice in the world.
To see the start of the opportunity to rewrite the future.
To mourn the loss of our brothers and sisters across the world.
To take the action needed to bring about change which will be felt in every corner of the earth.