Political Poems
A time of Change (written in the style of Simon Armitage)
A political poem looking at the possible causes of 9/11 1 Comment
Against the wall
Whatever the era, whatever the method, exploitation continues
Democracy
Western democracy and liberalism is maintained at the expense of other nations' well-being 3 Comments
Freedom Dust
Manipulation of people's perceptions through the use of words
God Bless America!
Sardonic poem about gung-ho 'God Bless America' small-mindedness.
How to Create a Ghetto – a Dish for one Community
Creating a ghetto through racism and lack of cultural identity 6 Comments
London Calling
The UK were happy to connive in the destruction of a city, but kicked up a great fuss when one bomb went off in London
Mrs.Flippin’
Skullduggery. Her role was to check out other people's integrity.
Peacenik gun
There's always a slow, deep and barely visible recoil against the murder of peace activists
Suicide Bomber
People don't turn themselves into suicide bombers because they've nothing better to do. 1 Comment
The Marine and the Terrorist
Spot the difference 1 Comment
This is my house
Poem about immigrants using the analogy of houses in a street for different countries