Terry Ireland Poet Rhyme

Future Imperfect

Good morrow merry citizens
Here’s another Brexit gain
We may have our country back
But we can’t go live in Spain.
Record numbers now
Are all giving thanks
For the almost empty
Essential food banks.
The poor are getting poorer
The rich getting richer
In our Free New Britain 
A sad disgraceful picture.

The papers are full daily
Of the unedifying sight
Of the squabbling royals
And their family fight.
The PM’s a Billionaire
Thanks to his wealthy wife
With little understanding of
The poverty of modern life.
The National Health Service
Is shrinking with each day
Just a rundown of our country
Sinking into moral decay.

As you dip your stale crust
Into your tepid weak tea
Just cast a thought to
How things used to be,
We British are at our best
With our backs to the wall
Tugging respectful forelocks as
Our betters openly nick it all.
But, be upstanding good people,
Celebrate the joyous thing
We can still find the millions 
To crown our latest king.

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Ilene Bauer April 28, 2023 at 11:09 AM Ah yes, the Royals! It does seem like such a waste of resources to celebrate a coronation when there are people living in poverty. I guess it’s the same in every country, with or without a monarch. Well said, Terry!

Daniel Turner April 28, 2023 at 10:57 AM Very sad indeed, Terry. It seems the wealthy live in a world removed from the lot of us. The US is the same (without a king) but still a blind eye and a cold heart. have a great weekend my friend. Terry Ireland April 28, 2023 at 11:47 PM From my limited understanding I think you may have it worse in the US - we at least still have the remnants of the NHS, but otherwise run by the same type of crooks. Hope you too have a nice weekend Daniel.