Call it How You Like…..

Doggerel Dave


Notice of absence from Doggerel Dave
Not absent - still here!
Keep Calm and Carry On Poeming. 😂

Let us call it Late Capitalism -

Or Neo Liberalism if you wish.

Either way, needed is activism

Which would allow folks to live and flourish.

 

Robin Hood robbed the rich, gave to the poor -

So I’ve been told - and perhaps that is true.

When leadership don't listen to the lore,

Then electors must act rather than spew.

  • Author: Doggerel Dave (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 31st, 2023 21:38
  • Comment from author about the poem: I've said it often enough, one way or another.... well here's just one more another...
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  • NafisaSB

    i agree. this is something that needs urgent attention and commitment from those in power
    well done..

    • Doggerel Dave

      Yes - got to use one's vote strategically (while we still have one) and organise.....
      Thanks for reading.

      • NafisaSB

        it is great to read something i can understand and relate too.. i find that, sadly, today, some of the poems being composed and published, are too obscure for my comprehension...

        • Doggerel Dave

          You will find without digging too far back, that I have poemed similar sentiments - although I wouldn't recommend you hunt them out without understanding I can be an ill mannered lout sometimes,,😇!!!

        • Goldfinch60

          So true Dave, the leaders of our countries are only in it to get what they want and blow the others.

          Andy

          • Doggerel Dave

            Thanks Andy - any suggestions?

            • Goldfinch60

              Get Orchi and Fido to run things, they couldn't be any worse. LOL

              Andy

              • Doggerel Dave

                I think you may have it, Andy - only give it to Fido. He could run on such arguments as 'Brexit did it' and 'I'll be your saviour and come an save yer...' Worthy of active consideration doncha think?
                Then you have orchi completely to yourself and could send him permanently to 1066 where you could visit him occasionally.....

              • orchidee

                Just call me Robin - or Mr Hood!

                • Doggerel Dave

                  You are in a class all your own, orchi.

                • Neville


                  it is indeed, a most sorry state of affairs sir dog ..

                  • Doggerel Dave

                    ...all round and everywhere...

                  • Poetic Dan

                    Until the love for power becomes the power of love we will be stuck in the cycle of enough is enough....

                    Good artists borrow, great artists still lol
                    Keep up the write my friend

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Until the system of polotics changes this will always be true. Polititions are elected by pleasing the greatest number of constituents so no action is often safer than any action. I've read Plato, Marx, Jefferson and many others, none of them have the answer. Enjoyed the read.

                    • Doggerel Dave

                      Thanks Soren . I'd be the first to admit that political systems are always going to be dynamic... it just seems that particularly the anglophone systems appear to be going down the gurgler right now.

                    • Lorna

                      I'm ever hopeful...... Biden is at least trying to be FDR....... cheer up Down Under.... don't let the turkeys get you down.

                      • Doggerel Dave

                        Like the ever hopeful attitude, Lorna. My hopeful/despair goes up and down like a sine wave. (I'm telling you this confidentially, you understand, because I really cannot enjoy expressions of optimism when my despairing can see too much wrong - but you are obviously an exception).

                      • Bella Shepard

                        Dear friend, you say it so well! United we stand, but it's the uniting part we seem to have the most trouble with. We who vote should have the power, and that power comes when we take the responsibility to be informed and to demand accountability. Will ever the twain meet? Great Write dear friend!

                        • Doggerel Dave

                          Oh Bella, just discovered your post here after all this time - and at this late stage possibly I could get away with "too late". However your truth is so self evident to me that I have to respond even if it is only with a heartfelt thanks for your understanding.

                          • Bella Shepard

                            Dear Dave, We had a great vacationand and got home on June 21. However, a day and a half later my husband became ill and we ended up in the Emergency Room. He was admitted to hospital and diagnosed with Legionella Pneumonia, more commonly known here as Legionaires Disease , contracted through bacteria found in water droplets often time in air conditioning units and hot tubs. We used hot tubs during our stays at a couple of hotels during our vacation which might account for it. As of today, June 26 he's still there, but well on the road to recovery. I'm eager to catch up with everyone once he's home. Thank you my friend, it is always so nice to share our thoughts. God bless!

                            • Doggerel Dave

                              Bella - it must be a great relief to now know your husband is on the mend. He timed that well and did not let sickness interfere with your holiday! Best wishes to you both.
                              Here we occasionally get legionella cases (although their reported frequency has of late been pushed aside by covid stories I think). Their source has typically turned out to be a shopping mall.

                            • MendedFences27

                              Corrupt or "do-nothing" leaders keep getting elected by the people. It is time for the people to wake up and insist on action and truth. _ Phil A.

                              • Doggerel Dave

                                Got that right in my opinion, Phil.
                                Here, I've had comments to my political stuff like 'don't let them bother you'. Well they bloody well do. Over a fairly long life I've seen changes in political mood which bothers, bugs, whatever and I don't like it....

                              • tommytoons

                                I liked it, but leadership and commitment rarely cross paths.

                              • Neville


                                I not only see where you are coming from .. I can feel it too sir Dog 🙂

                              • Poetic Dan

                                Until we wreak ourselves into a point of collapse. Nothing will change.. its either too comfy or conditioning to do nothing but complain!
                                Could never be said enough, keep up the write my friend

                              • MendedFences27

                                Another opinion deftly expressed. It seems those who are chosen to lead, do not know the meaning of the word.
                                They cannot lead with nothing but a glib tongue, What's needed is a strong heart. Would you go into battle with the one who tries to talk you into going first or with he who leads and says, "Follow me."
                                Great thoughts. - Phil A.



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