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Collapse of a giant

Collapse of a giant

It could not be savedĀ 
Killed by worldwide uncertain days .
Too much uncertainty and too much unrest.
Wise not to bookĀ 
Until there's clarity amidst the mess .

No matter its long life .
No matter its solid nameĀ 
Pity the thousands now unemployed overnight .
A major business topples into a newly dug grave.

Sadness and shock mingle
The high street loses another store .
In this modern world of oursĀ 
-Unfortunately there is certain to be more....

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Terry Kay

Chris,Ā  now this is speaking truth. Like your poem.Ā  Terry Kay

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Chris Bond

Thank you Terry , its inspiration was the collapse of the UK travel firm Thomas Cook after 178 years of trading , hoping you are well and wishing you a happy day ! Chris X

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Terry Kay

Chris, Thank you for the detail s.Ā  I would have never guessed that being a simple kind of girl.ā˜ŗ Terry Kay

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Jill Tait

Yes another one bites the dust well done :)

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Chris Bond

Thank you Jill , the poem kind of wrote itself after watching it unfold on the news , a sad saga indeed especially for the thousands involved . Hoping you have had a good day :)

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Jill Tait

Thank you Chris yes very sad day :(Ā 

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