Austerity’s a cruel wolf pack that only threatens at the back. At the front of the herd, where the view is clear, And the rich get richer year on year, They neither know, nor do they care. They scarce believe the wolves are there. At the back of the herd, where the trampled grass is [...]
Tag: Politics
Power and grace
Mrs May, please remind Your colleagues to choose to be kind. It’s possible to be polite And win in this political fight. They shout and bluster, brag and bray They seem to show that it’s OK To be rude each time they disagree. As they behave badly, well, so do we. If there’s a mistake, [...]
Long ago
I found some newspaper headlines from ever so far back in time When kids came to school If they came at all Tired and covered in grime. Where your chances of life were decided Mostly by family wealth And the poorest of poor had the worst schools Few hopes, Greater cares, Poorer health. When the [...]
Brexit
It seems we’re a nation divided; Each side thinks the other side vile. It's almost as if we've decided To all go on Jeremy Kyle. Each side tries to shout out the loudest, Though often with little to say. They both try to stand up the proudest. The whole world looks on in dismay. The [...]
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