Coronation

Winnie the Pooh is invited A fictional figure, a child’s Friend and now a king’s witness No sword heaved from a stone A cuddly toy bear among the elite More important than you or me More relevant, than economy. A leader living a child’s fantasy The king’s clothes of equal absurdity Yet the reality, covered in pomp Advisers see nothing wrong or Too sycophantic; just go along A coronation, sing his favourite hymn Poor bonny prince, lonely, soul. Imaginary friends answering the call Crowning a commonwealth leader What would your friends think? Carry a teddy to the office on Monday Unemployment the following week Yet the king will sit on his throne His wife and Pooh to share his power, Riches, palaces and home. Reassures The country's confidence in the few. God save our 2.2 king and of course, Pooh. David Cox 29/04/23