Aftermath.

Doggerel Dave


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

Big does not necessarily mean great;

Not listened to by many a Nation State.

Size means wealth means power;

Well meaning people can only cower.

                         ‘

What is left for a citizen to do?

No, not someone else; this means me and you.

This requires a new culture from the ground up.

Otherwise we are again sold a pup.

                         .

Democracy at a local level

Becomes our only means of survival.

But for many folk there is much to learn -

To free debate without ego all must turn…….

  • Author: Doggerel Dave (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 6th, 2024 06:59
  • Comment from author about the poem: Writ as the results came in - I never was/am a poet: I shove ideas/argument into jangly verse.
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  • arqios

    ‘At a local level’ now that’s where it counts! After math, science….

    • Doggerel Dave

      Math, science? This is about local interpersonal relations, local movements, local ways to organize.

      Thanks for jumping in so early, Rik - even if I don't get the connection.

    • sorenbarrett

      So many can not put down the ego and close their mind. A good write Dave

    • Tony36

      Great write

      • Doggerel Dave

        Any lines not so great?

        Thanks for the call.

        • Tony36

          You're welcome

        • 2781

          That was good as any.
          Good luck with those egos!
          Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanity.

          • Doggerel Dave

            Since I was driven half to distraction by the commentary and results, I think Any would have made a better hash of it!

            • 2781

              Just shows your loved,,,by some.

              • Doggerel Dave

                Shaky ground......

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                "Writ as the results came in - I never was/am a poet: I shove ideas/argument into jangly verse." That makes you a poet in my book! Thank you for this! Well written my friend and, yeah, ego checks are most definitely needed! Again, well done! 👏🌹

                • Doggerel Dave

                  Thanks for that - at times like these a little encouragement goes a long way!

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    Indeed! You are welcome!

                  • Neville



                    I concede but don't submit .. in the interim, I shall just go and dubble check all the seals to me bunker .. 👍

                    • Doggerel Dave

                      Who knows - the future (the bit that comes just before now and marginally before History) can, I hope, surprise you....... Noone could call me an optimist, but I've decided it's all I've got........

                    • Goldfinch60

                      We certainly nees a new culture Dave but I don't think we will see it in our lifetimes.

                      Andy

                      • Doggerel Dave

                        It would have to be really swift......😂

                      • Dan Williams

                        Remember though; democracy rhymes with hypocrisy. Well written and expressive.

                        • Doggerel Dave

                          Thanks for your positive judgement, Dan.

                        • Thad Wilk

                          Awesome poem✌️👍👏
                          Way to go bro!!
                          To free debate without ego! 😉
                          Great read indeed,
                          Love the rhyme, rhythm 🎵🎶
                          and flow! 💯
                          Best regards ✌️ Thad

                          • Doggerel Dave

                            Thanks muchly, Thad - but you really shouldn't encourage me....😇🙃



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