Patriotism
Loyalty to the nation
Not an almighty.
Proud to be British
Rejecting idolatry
Free from ritual.
A proud atheist
who doesn’t sing the anthem
is no hypocrite.
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Undemocratic
Hierarchical monarchy
Morally unjust.
What gives the right
to elite unelected
to wield such power?
The republican
who never sings the anthem
Is not a traitor.
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Michael Edwards (
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On a light note - aww, but the National Anthem is one of Miss Berles and my favourite tunes! Fido even sings to it.
But to pick up one point - there can be loyalty to an Almighty God, or gods of various sorts. Then a line of a hymn 'Whose service [to God] is freedom'.
That assumes there is a god(s) - Miss Berles sings out loud on the telephone wire.
I stopped singing! So.... there is a God! heehee.
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So very true in both cases Michael.
If only the majority of good people in the world, and they are the majority, were taken notice of by those supposedly in power.
Andy
If only. Thanks Andy.
whatever way one looks at it.. you just drawn a winner here on this page and in straight sets ..
Straight sets of 575 - cheers Neville.
If push comes to shove I could sing my own words - I might publish them later in the week .
Corbyn is not my favourite politician and was reviled when he never sang along but at least in this I had respect for him.
My head has gone pop with all things I could say, I'll definitely be giving this a save!
I still feel the need to say "greed keeps many mouths open and closed" , if you catch my flow 😉
Hold on to your head Dan - and yes I get it.
Right on, Michael.
Regards Dave
PS I'm old school - can you do me a symbol for fist in the air -I think I'd buy that one.
I'll put a fist in the air down for next pen drawing - cheers Dave
Quick drawing of a fist posted today.
Absolutely agree with you here. Yet eyes blinded by dogma will think you a traitor.
It seems loyalty, goodness, patriotism etc have been hijacked by the tradition which ties together monarchy and the organised church.
Surely our supreme loyalty and responsibility should be to mankind and the planet and not the words or command of a small dubious bunch of characters who are riddled with dual standards.
Well put dusk - great summing up.
it is write's like this that give more relevance to November 11th (UK) and May 25th (USA), we must ever remember those who died to instil within us our freedom right's - to share our thoughts freely,
Personally I treasure finding a supportive environment like MPS to post my feeble effort's at Poetic content, I just hope it isn't consumed by the 'us & them' fractions who can't cohabitate with other's opposing mindsets, I think there is room enough for all of us under the ever plentiful sky of Poetry,
good to see you posting Michael, hope you continue to utilise this avenue for shading some of the frustration you must be feeling, it all helps my friend, stay strong!
You express it so well - the word that i always thinks encapsultes in what I firmly believe is respect. Perhaps another is understanding. We do not need to agree nor do we need to condone but with understanding we can appreciate other points of view.
Yes a great site where most of us show understanding of opposing views and we do so with respect.
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