Labour Lady

The red flag flies at half mast 
at the passing of a class lass
who paid a very high price tag
for defending those less able
she fought for Syrians and Palestinians 
woman's rights and freedom
a champion of labour values
and a top draw parliamentarian
a loving wife and mother 
you rocked jo Cox
rest in peace, my lovely
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Teagan Avatar
June 18, 2016 at 10:32 AM
:( I hadn't heard about this, I don't watch or read the news often, not as often as I should, but it is so depressing to me. After reading your poem, I googled her and read an article. It is a huge loss, when someone with such a huge heart, so much compassion, someone who helps so many people, is taken from this world. Very sad. Such a sweet tribute, Stephen.
Pennell  Avatar
June 18, 2016 at 10:53 AM
yeah she came over really genuine, she was local to that area , I am a member same party labour she was a champion for refugee's
A  Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 10:54 AM
Well done on the Tribute, Stephen.... God bless. Skat
Pennell  Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 12:56 PM
senseless shooting skat like silent one said she had a young family everything to live for she was a champion womens rights and refugees stephen
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