Sunday, 26 September 2021

Whither Post-Merkel?

As this Indian summer warms our days

Blessing autumn with bright glaze

The leaves are barely on the turn

Still potent green on tree and fern.

 

But Germans set out for the polls

To vote new leader and new goals

As the Age-of-Merkel soon will be

A stepping stone in history…

 

As Boadicea seen by some

Or suave politician next to none

A powerhouse with a strong voice;

Who now will be the Germans’ choice?

 

Through uncertainty in many spheres

The voice of reason down the years

Her footsteps will be hard to follow;

Behold the beans all spilled tomorrow!


(c) Poet in the woods 2021




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