Remembering conflicts past and bitter
remembering those who died so better
life ahead for others’ future,
saved from harsh malicious capture.

Remembering present vile invasions,
cruel, lawless occupations –
pray for those denied their heating,
pray for those with meagre eating.

Pray for soldiers now defending
where war and hatred seem unending;
pray for conscripts forced to fight
though they know their war’s not right.

Pray for armies badly led,
ill-equipped, to slaughter fed.
Pray for those who seem to love
hurting people who are brave.

Pray for end of tyranny
that both countries may be free.
May we value food and peace,
and our selfish grumbles cease.