Bites Back

This Irish water is a standing joke 
a state owned asset  by the people 
who paid taxes since our foundation 
A basic right they are trying to deny us
 to privatise it to foreign investment hands 
Controlling the substance of all life force 
paying of banking debts 
with their ill gained purses 
when they got fat bonuses as pay offs  
A regular occurrence swept under 
The government in this country 
is far beyond a standing joke 
So sad it's beyond a laughing matter 
Suffering when everyone can see its criminal 
what they are doing 
forcing us into poverty and slavery 
as the gap between rich and poor increases 
They need to take their heads out 
from under the sand and smell the roses 
in the garden Orchard of wisdom 
of the people they represent facts
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Onclaud Avatar
July 18, 2016 at 5:12 PM
a fearless write, ian, so different from your usual themes...we have the same dilemma here where public utilities are sold.. much enjoyed..huggs
Callus Avatar
July 16, 2016 at 7:48 AM
You have written this with a lot of feeling, Liam! Privatization could lead to privation. It is always the minnows who suffer! ~ Regards // paul
Bateman Avatar
July 15, 2016 at 8:44 AM
Liam Mate!! Another poignant write here on your part with a most distinctive message. Truth to Power again by you in laying out all of the facts. Bites Back for sure!! Cheers and Best, Gary
Petersen Potter Avatar
July 13, 2016 at 1:47 PM
Hi Liam!Wow!This is a very powerful, outstanding poem you've written here my dearest friend Liam.Awesome!All so very sad but beautifully penned with truth and caring.Yes,very sadly the world we're living in these days is completely upside down Liam.All these terrible injustices, make my heart n soul very sad everyday too.Another very beautiful sparkling diamond from your very golden glowing pen.Thanks for writing this very excellent,beautiful, great piece here.Awesome!A true glowing gem!Your pen is truly mighty golden!A 7+++ ++!A Fav!I wish you n' your very dear family all the very best always Liam.To me you're always the best in everything Liam.So very beautiful,romantic,gentle and sweet.I really hope n' pray that you're okay in everything.Please keep positive n' very strong.Always keeping you in my thoughts n' prayers,Liam.Keep your faith!Keep your love hopes n' follow your dreams always too:))Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light!God bless you always!:)Love n' hugs!xoxox D.^O^
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