Flames real and metaphoric fanned
In all directions; our hopes burn
Much goes up in smoke we learn.
Resources, natural or man-made
Are being squandered, I'm afraid
This wastage makes the angels weep
But politicians only bleat ...
Injustice, poverty and greed:
Have all our values gone to seed?
The «I'm alright, Jack» suits top brass
But fails to help the working class -
That's YOU and ME who foot the bill
In terms of altruism – nil
With the «Haves» and Have-nots» wide apart
Business booms but has no heart...
At least no war adds to our joys
But BREXIT is an ugly noise
With two blonde generals* centre stage
The scene is set for a new phase!
(c) Poet in the woods 2019
*Boris Johnson and D.T.
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