Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted December 17, 2024


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Chaos and Cheer: A Political Parody

Political Circus UK Style

by Peter Jarvis

End of year 2024 Contest Winner 
In the grand theater of politics, where clowns take the stage,
Change of government scripts written on history's page.
A Prime Minister with freebies, suits, and designer flair,
Concert tickets in hand, living without a care.

Tax hikes in the budget, causing quite a fuss,
Winter fuel allowances gone, pensioners making a fuss.
Taylor Swift's concerts, making headlines with glee,
While economic stagnation lingers, like a stubborn old tree.

Farmers rise with pitchforks, inheritance tax their plight,
Amidst NHS chaos, 7.6 million wait in sight.
Immigration remains a hot topic, never to cool,
A new Conservative leader tries to rewrite the rule.

Geopolitical instability, shaking the world's core,
Housing crisis knocking loudly on everyone's door.
And lo and behold, The Donald's back, with his pomp and flair,
Boris and Nigel too, spinning tales in the political air.

Through all the madness, we jest with delight,
In this cheeky poem, we capture the plight.
For amidst the chaos, we find humor and cheer,
Laughing our way through another wild year!

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Writing Prompt
Write a poem, ANY FORMAT, about the state of our world, any aspect, political, financial or others at the end of 2024. A balanced view of the situation , and maybe even make us laugh! Use your own title.
End of year 2024
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The poem "Political Circus: A Year of Laughs and Chaos" is a humorous and cheeky take on a series of significant political and social events. It is intended to paint a lively picture of a tumultuous political landscape, highlighting changes in government and leadership, economic challenges, and societal issues. The poem touches on tax increases, removal of winter fuel allowances, and the ongoing NHS crisis, while also weaving in cultural moments like Taylor Swift's concerts. It humorously portrays the political antics involving freebies for the Prime Minister, the return of Donald Trump, and appearances by Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage. Despite the chaos and challenges, I have tried to maintain a light-hearted tone, finding humour and cheer in the absurdity of it all.
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