Toxic fumes – party spirit fills the air
Suspicion, aggression, division – they’re all there
Treating one another with disdain
Kindergarten trends, Westminster terrain
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There goes the blue-eyed, mafia-like mob
ruthlessly manipulated by Councillor Rob,
facing Councillor Mike’s dishevelled crew
(those red flag-flyers through and through)
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Discordant seeds abundantly sown
springing up to harvest when full grown.
Anger, acrimony, prejudice prevail
Be not surprised when social fabrics fail
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Divided communities never, ever stand,
breeding grounds for an extremist hand.
Voice of moderation must be heard
Will any recognise ‘prophetic’ word
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“You’re not here party interest to seek
but Higher Will, common good, raise the weak.
Go, serve a generation: that’s your goal !
Bringing folk together, making whole”
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Written to express my personal dismay at the partisan politicization
of Brigg Town Council, which recently took a dramatic turn
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