The Hundred Years War * is long past
But its impact can long shadows cast;
With both beheaded Kings forgot
Is rivalry right royal - or not?
A bold state occasion has occurred:
Macron welcomes
Charles III!
Perhaps the seeds for this were sown
With Edward VII on the throne ...
When characterised by style and charm
The Entente Cordiale was born?
But warfare these brave Nations shakes
'Ere the Common Market ups the stakes!
United Europe! When Brits join
Mass exodus to the Dordogne!
French cheese and wine flood in tax-free;
With Gallic hordes on Harrods spree!
For a brief while - a state of bliss
But BREXIT soon puts paid to this!
New deal of cards, new reign begins
With Charles at the helm – new things!
In three-day** stay at French behest
Charles in French tongue does his best;
A meeting of true minds is tried!
(c) Poet in the woods 2023
* 1337-1453
** State visit to France - 22-22 September 2023
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