Beware of the Year 20 Something

Twenty one seven! Beware of this year! The numbers themselves should strike you with fear With global warming sea levels will rise Big brother is watching and plainly disguised Bird flu is spreading - a nasty disease The rainforest will lose over half of its trees A batch of new leaders will run all amok Alliances shifting to change trading blocs The rabble is moaning and causing dissent The coffers are empty the money's all spent Everyone's cheating at sports for the gold More war greater good - or so we are told Please listen - take care - this prophet of doom Nothing looks hopeful - it's all evil gloom If you finish the year then get an old pen Change seven to eight and read this again Written some time ago - can't remember when - keep updating it each year! :-)