Poem -
God Save The Gammon
They pine for days that never were,
Through fag-stained teeth and stagnant slur.
Where blackface clowns and monkey chants
Still echo loud in bitter rants.
The snow was whiter, summers long
They hum some half-remembered song.
No climate lies, no “woke” offence,
Just ignorance dressed up as sense.
They clutch their flags like sacred skin,
Wrap rot and rage and hate within.
A pint, a bet, a Brexit cheer
No future grows, but still they sneer.
Stagnant days spent waiting,
wishing something meaningful to happen.
Pints, regrets and the stench of gammon.
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Comments
Wow a magnificent write of anger and contempt Syd... perfect flow and rhyme and I felt each word. Excellence!! X
Thank you so much Marrion. It feels like ages since I've written anything. Much appreciated 👍
I hope you're keeping well.
-Syd xo
Well when you do write its well worth the wait x
Ohhh....very, very good! Brilliant wording and rhyming and meter. What a write! Such truth! Love this. Pinned this. Awesome 👌
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
-Syd
Hello Syd...
When people meet God face to face...
That's when real panic will set in...
The worse thing people will fear here...
That's just a sample...
Fear definitely can make a face freeze...
Twice in seconds...
Great write!
Thank you for sharing...
sparrowsong Ice Queen
Thank you so much Sparrowsong.
I hope you're keeping well.
- Syd
I'd go so much further than to say this poetry is superb, kudos on your honest look at life when we are faced with the extreme right, or what used to be called the national front, I'm a Londoner and I lived through the 70/80/90's in London. I learnt many life lessons in the south of London all of which I am proud of. It's always truly humbling to find more poets who think like myself. Kudos sir. 🌹
Thank you so much Shirley. I'm both sorry and grateful that you can relate to this piece.
Thanks again.
-Syd
Yes, you know so well, I have seen many things, your compassion and empathy is extraordinary in your work and towards others, thank you. 💜
Evocative words. An universal theme beautifully written.
Good to have you writing again,
Syd. All the best,
Bernadete
Thank you Bernadete 😊
Much appreciated. I hope you're keeping well.
- Syd