I'm proud of my country
Well I'd like to be
This land of green beauty
Of hope and glory
We are told that this nation
Is tall and strong
It's good to be British
We can do no wrong
But what of the masses
Brought down by taxes?
The starving families
And food Bank rallies?
Or the disparaging looks
From passers by
Turning their nose up
While their Ukraine flags fly
This country with its history
Has a story so old
Of ancient tribes
Of conquerors bold
And yet I see this nation
Lost and alone
Being told who to rescue
Who to taunt
Who to disown
Hypocrisy!
That's the word that applies
Double standard thinking
Wrapped in print paper lies
I want to be proud
I truly do
But this nation is shaming
When it won't care for its own
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Saxon Crow (
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Such true words SC, those in power who can help only look to see what they can get out of it and not bother about others.
Andy
Tis true. It's just in this country sadly
Some people can be very selfish .. and not be caring enough ..
Oh yes!
You got me thinking with these words today. Still a great nation but we are brought down by our politicians (and i don't mean the current squabbling over storms in teacups). We need to concentrate on our nations people and wellbeing. With the money we send abroad as foreign aid to countries who's populations despise our western ways we could do such a lot for our suffering people. The immediate future has no sign of improvement on the horizon. Once again our politicians of all hues let us down.
We let each other down. Until people start looking out for each other the governments will dictate how we live our lives
Amen!
('Bailiffs and Eviction notices
for the needy, by our doorsteps
while
Peace envoys and travel fares
to Cameroon
for the Trending, war refugees'..)
yet, they want us to believe
after 2 years of covid bailouts
and a teetering economy
tax hikes, are because
this great country is helping the so-called, Needy...?
that we're all 'picking up the tax Bill'
for some notion
of a societal 'pious humanity'..
as if..
just pure conceited, tabloid propaganda!
while
our beloved Blighty is haemorrhaging
all our politicians want to do
is cause diversion and disharmony between neighbours
suffering the same plight, side by side
now blinding each other
by pointing fingers, at each other
'cos some news anchor, said so'
so now it's 'we' British
and 'they' everyone, else
when, in actuality
it's 'They' in power
and 'we', all
the puppets, as ever
being Fck'd Over!!!
Lol. I think that's summed up nicely LB
National Pride is now FAKE NEWS
Just as the leaders that profess it,
like Boris, May, Trump and Putin
They have put Democratization is on a funeral pyre
But who is to be truly blamed
For didn’t WE put them there
Oh yes and all the while we keep playing their rules we are responsible
I mean wow. Your emotions truly showed and your message rings clear. I enjoy the rhymes you incorporate as well. A message for the people indeed.
Thanks Rocky
Great poem Saxon! It is true that hypocrisy is everywhere....a great message and I liked your rhymes too!
Thanks Christina. Much appreciated
Very true for your country, for my country, and others too. Great lines.
Every country, sadly. Thanks for reading it.
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