Terror Will Never Win

This is a spontaneous write on the morning after the latest terrorist attack in London. I am the proud mother of a metropolitan policeman and I understand how an outwardly seeming ordinary day can change in a split second and lead to innocent lives being given to defend our freedoms and democracy.

Numbed by the horror portrayed on TV,
Shocked at the carnage I can clearly see,
People in the sunshine simply mown down,
Senseless slaughter against democracy and crown.

Extremists do exist of many kinds,
We know that they have damaged minds.
They must be stopped when they emerge,
We must always work to halt evil’s surge.

We must not destroy values that underpin
Our freedoms; terrorists can’t be allowed to win.
We must stand firm, united side by side,
It isn’t just about patriotism and pride

It is about our courage and determination,
To overcome the terror threat to our nation,
Regardless of our culture, colour of our skin,
If all faith’s work together, terror will never win!