I Wonder

I wonder. I wonder what will happen when all the English dictionaries are burnt and Shakespeare is abolished as FAR RIGHT and Racist, and when the Beatles are vilified for 'She Loves You' when it should have been 'they them love you'. When the battle of Britain Begs an unreserved apology. When the British inventions Are cast aside as imperial luck When Europe forgets as the Russians Have, who saved them in WW2 When people are imprisoned for Love of these islands and free Speech is abolished and punished But this horror won’t happen tomorrow No, not tomorrow, or the day after But don’t feel reassured or complacent Because they arrived months ago And we all must be ready to pay. David Cox 02/02/25

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/10/2025 10:50:00 AM

Hi Dave! You are so brave to bring up issues going on in the UK! I know some of them becuse I enjoy British news! It was no surprise to hear the murderer of the three ballerinas attacked a guard. I think it is the first poem of tthis nature that is written in clarity and speaks truth. In appreciation, Pangie California

Dave Cox
Date: 5/10/2025 12:58:00 PM

Panagiota, You know the saying: if everyone turns a blind eye, eventually they'll come for you. The psychopaths rule the asylum and create this bedlam and torture the majority to entertain the few. Really appreciate your interest. Have a good life. Dave