Category Archives: Politics

We the people

Posted on November 11, 2022 by a foolhardy florilegium

We the people used to speak, today we are so mild and meek, we seem to walk in constant fear; The End Is Nigh, or so we hear. An end is but a new beginning unless we see the bullies … Continue reading →

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On Spirit, Mammon & Humanity

Posted on October 9, 2022 by a foolhardy florilegium

We’ve turned our backs on Spirit, now we face the void alone. We’ve turned her Garden into dollars like dogs gnawing a bone. Humanity goes by the by when there’s Mammon to be made and any who don’t ‘toe the … Continue reading →

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Defending The Enemy

Posted on May 2, 2022 by a foolhardy florilegium

“You’re defending the enemy” I hear them say I responded “But I don’t know who that is today?” “Well then watch the news” was their wise reply; “But it’s all bullshit” I said with a sigh. “Not this time, they’ve … Continue reading →

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No Other Way

Posted on February 25, 2022 by a foolhardy florilegium

Well, Trooper boys all blue and bright Defend the rich, defend their ‘right’. They haven’t changed since days gone by when they caused that hero Ned to die. Still they march proud with weapons cruel and treat each of us … Continue reading →

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My Generation

Posted on February 25, 2022 by a foolhardy florilegium

My generation, in it’s time, stood for freedom – made it a crime.   We called for peace to come at last, then locked that dream far in our past. We stand now looking at world’s end; what gift to … Continue reading →

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Rebel Song

Posted on February 8, 2022 by a foolhardy florilegium

Like so many gone before, I take a Rebels stand, not to take up arms and fight in some battle grand; but to stand against injustice and all I see as wrong and to add my little voice to a … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on February 8, 2022 by a foolhardy florilegium

A generation taught to fear; to never hold another near. To feel that isolation rules; taught by computers – bloody fools. Friends are OK but kept apart; no one close to fill their heart. Starved for affection, we will see … Continue reading →

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Despair

Posted on December 2, 2021 by a foolhardy florilegium

The despair of this world brings tears to my eyes; how do we survive in this land full of lies? Torn now asunder; cloven in twain; a world full of hatred writhing in pain. Fascism rises on every side; there’s … Continue reading →

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Musings on politics

Posted on September 7, 2021 by a foolhardy florilegium

Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum think they make the world go “Hum” but really all the Tweedles do is mess things up for me and you. So listen not to what they say as in their sandpits they do play. … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on August 9, 2021 by a foolhardy florilegium

When the little man finds a soapbox from which to spruik his wareshe’ll bellow forth most loudly -as if somebody cares.He’ll pontificate on everything; injustices he’s seenblaming and pointing fingers – are things on which he’s keen.His moans will echo … Continue reading →

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Their God – Power

Posted on August 7, 2021 by a foolhardy florilegium

The world is overwhelming, no matter what game you play it’s all a matter of “Toe the line” when you hear the words they say. For they are now our Masters so best heed what they say or they’ll incarcerate … Continue reading →

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Lost

Posted on July 20, 2021 by a foolhardy florilegium

Lost in a world where there’s nought we can be; Lost in a world where we are never free. Lost in a world where the rich own our mind; Lost in a world with no freedom to find.

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Social Msturbation

Posted on April 27, 2021 by a foolhardy florilegium

As the world masturbates for the system, humanity dives into Hell;as the world masturbates for the system, it’s more than your penis does swell.Profits are up but empathy’s dieing and they’ve broke the Liberty Bell.As what matters fades and all … Continue reading →

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On ‘Tribes’

Posted on April 12, 2021 by a foolhardy florilegium

“You’re on the wrong team” I heard him scream awakening me from a pleasant thought stream. “You can’t be there, they’ve got it all wrong” he then carried on in a strange sing-song. “Your tribe is here with the winning … Continue reading →

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Marching Feet

Posted on February 13, 2021 by a foolhardy florilegium

I see them marching in their lineassuring us that all is finewhile they takes our rights away;‘public information’ the game they play.Obey, Obey!! the new catch cry;Obey our rules or you will die.I hear the chant “Obey the rules”;the marching … Continue reading →

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