Who Belongs Where

Who belongs where,
And who owns what?

The answer depends on how far back you go,
And who you talk to,
To justify your view.

It used to be there were places,
That were still open spaces,
We could drive those who we thought unworthy of occupying places,
Anywhere near our faces.

Now there are people in those places,
In those spaces,
Who object to all those new faces,
Coming into their spaces,
Because we do not like their faces. 

But take heart there is a solution for every problem,
And with this one money will not be a problem.
All we need to do is fit those faces into a sports team,
To let off steam,
That gives them and us a reason to celebrate,
With beers by the crate,
Winning combinations that belong together,
And open spaces where all can gather.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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October 10, 2023 at 8:27 AM
Good to read you again David. I really enjoyed your clever and thought provoking read. Kudos to you. I like your message that "there is a solution for every problem" which makes a refreshing change from those who find problems to every solution. Cheers - Gary
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October 10, 2023 at 1:08 PM
Always nice to read your work too Gary. I wrote this in response to current conflict/s. Not easy in modern world where we are constantly reminded of past wrongs to move forward and find solutions. Mixed sports teams seem to bring more understanding and less conflict, as we find ourselves cheering on others from different backgrounds. Keep your powder dry as they say here in NZ. David in NZ
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