Paris est Forte

   

                                      City of Love grieves - Mourns

                                      Lovers laid low - Killed.

                                      By wanton terrorists

                                      Without reprieve - Wounded

                                      Our hearts bleed - Tears

                                      Paris is Strong

                                      

                                      History tells of - Warfare

                                      Invader, a Nazi - Neighbour

                                      Black boots in - Boulevards

                                      Ruled savagely - Executed

                                      Resistance & removed Jews.

                                             Paris is Strong !

                      

                                           © MRL 14th Nov 2015

                                     

11 - 2012

The Grey Politician

The grey man dressed as he spoke 

in dreary monotonous phrases

expounded under cold monotone sky

My concentration drifted angrily 

a question in my mind

‘How dull does he think we are?’

I must take action, my ears have closed

the fists have tightened 

The adrenaline has risen.

I shall paint his tired ego brightly

with rainbow coloured words

drawn from nature’s dictionary

Rudely, perhaps crudely even

display my chagrin, explain

modulate and express in fiery tone

If a politician you feel to be

discard your paper speeches

and speak freely from the heart

Then I in my madness

Might

Vote for you!

2011-4

In War.

Lie poor boys the dead of both sides

who gave all

profit to ammunition manufacturers.

©MRL 11-11- 2011

(composed on the anniversary of my late mothers birthday)