The v highbrow political poetry thread

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So Carol Anne Duffy has weighed in, and I'm sure we all agree this makes things much clearer:

Here's a boat that cannot float.

Here's a queue that cannot vote.

Here's a line you cannot quote.

Here's a deal you cannot note ...

and here's a sacrificial goat,

here's a cut, here's a throat,

here's a drawbridge, here's a moat ...

What's your hurry? Here's your coat.

I'm pretty sure we can do better.

God damn these are great. I can't wait for the first MN poetry anthology!

From my DS (6)

Nick Clegg lost his leg
He doesn't know where to find it
So Mr Brown came in to town
And said that he would mind it

Babymutha, that is a brilliant poem.

clever clever babymutha

Nick Clegg, Nick Clegg,
suddenly they all want to hang their coats on your peg.

Before you were confused, ignored,
now they're all trying to write on your blackboard.

The big boys didn't want to know you before,
now they're queuing up at your front door.

You were the last one to be selected,
and now you get to choose who really gets elected.

Come on little Nicky,
things have got all sticky,
make your mind up time,
before I lose my rhyme!

applauds

hehe

Dear Nick,

We've had our differences in the past
But you and Dave just wouldn't last
And we're not all that fussed about ID cards
And scrapping Trident wouldn't be too hard
We've got so much in common; can't you see?
So come and get in bed with me.
I could make space for Milliband
And Vincey if he'll lend a hand
Come on Nick, don't let me down
I love you loads,
Love
Gordon Brown
xxx

Dear Nick,

I'm cuter than Gordon and much fitter,
He's old and hagard, beaten and bitter.
I'm smooth and shiny, pretty and young
And you know that I'm much better hung.
I'll even consider proportional representation
I don't understand your hesitation.
I look great in yellow; you'll look fab in blue
We're made for each other, me and you
We could govern in harmony
I love you Nick
Love from
DC
xxx

TLDNR

Dear Dave and Gordon,

I know that you're waiting for me to decide
But I'm really enjoying the ride.
My time has come, my finest hour
And heavens above, I'm pissed on the power!
I'm playing the field, I'm sowing my oats
(I've completely forgotten I didn't get many votes)
It's ever so funny just watching you dangle
In this twisted technicolour triangle
I'm a slapper, a tart, a flirt and a tease,
Who cares if the economy is on its knees!
Back at Lib Dem HQ we're all having a giggle
At playing both ends against the middle.
What goes best with yellow; is it blue or red?
You'll just have to wait and see,

Ha ha from

Nick Clegg
xxx

Cheers MintHumbug. I have just read your post to DH as proof that at least someone appreciates my great talent.

No, but really feralgirl - you should totally send those to the papers...fantastic!

v funny feralgirl!

Ah, but not as clever as yours babymutha

v v good I'm useless, but I admire your skill!