The lines in the thirteenth stanza are taken from Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem, ‘Fears in Solitude’ (1798), which he published during the threat of invasion by revolutionary France, when his opposition to the British Government’s warmongering led to Coleridge’s denunciation as a traitor. I started this poem under the illegal lockdown restrictions on our freedom … Continue reading The Nuremberg Defence
Category: Poems
Open for Business
‘And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth.’ — Revelation, 17: 18 She’s spread her legs, Pulled up her skirt and pulled down her knickers. She’s giving me that ‘come-hither’ look, Her wet tongue pressed against white teeth, Just like in the website photos. A menu of … Continue reading Open for Business
Holy Island
‘He therefore prepared to attack the Island of Mona.’ – Tacitus, Annals, XIV: 29 Understanding the struggle of Britons Against their Roman occupiers From the annals of Ancient writers, Is like reading of the resistance Of Londoners to their eviction In the pages of the British Press: Beyond the justice of the rulers, And the … Continue reading Holy Island
Bring the Summer Home (The Poll Tax Song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZZpiL74H2E&fbclid=IwAR0AQBDHk6YxfvYqwqnGzuT7TpF2nXptqbIuhgQikN8AfX852DVWOxxadQk Our King went forth to Normandy With grace and might and chivalry; The God for him wrought marvellously, Wherefore England may call and cry: ‘Deo Gratias!’ Part I The King went forth to Normandy, Pride of might and chivalry; Welsh and English longbowmen, Bondmen, serfs, were in the van. While at home men and … Continue reading Bring the Summer Home (The Poll Tax Song)
New Left Revue (Being for the Benefit of Mr. Assange)
after John Lennon For the benefit of Mr. A. There will be a trial today on Facebook stream. The socialists will all be there Late of Workers & Welfare – what a scene! By slanders, lies and allegations, Lastly through ordeal by Puritan bile: In this way Mr. A. will be accused! The much maligned … Continue reading New Left Revue (Being for the Benefit of Mr. Assange)
Sympathy for the Tory
Please allow me to introduce myself, I’m a man of wealth and taste. I’ve ruled your lives for three centuries, Sacked every rise of a welfare state. I was around when Julian Assange Revealed the truth for you to face. Made damn sure that UK law Washed its hands and sealed his fate. Pleased to … Continue reading Sympathy for the Tory
The Christ of Journalism
And in breaking news today, rumours in the Colosseum are that Jesus of Nazareth had been smearing faeces on the walls of his cell in the Temple of Herod. Having been dragged from the Garden of Gethsemane last Thursday shouting ‘Judea must resist!’, Jesus appeared the following day before Pontius Pilate for trial. The Prefect … Continue reading The Christ of Journalism
Greece (an Odyssey)
In September 2015 we travelled to Greece, partly on holiday, but also to see what membership of the European Union was doing to the country. We spent a few days in Athens, then travelled south for a week through the Peloponnese, finally arriving on the island of Kythira days before the snap election. This was … Continue reading Greece (an Odyssey)
ASH Christmas Carol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7IPpHP7dFU&fbclid=IwAR3ToP1YrXaEVH17fjEZpyNZq-3uLmAg3tupi9JSM950wynD3iwVcz7pv0A At the first stage of Regeneration My council promised me Resident-led is what this will be At the second stage of Regeneration My council promised me Transparency Resident-led is what this will be At the third stage of Regeneration My council promised me High density Transparency Resident-led is what this will be At the … Continue reading ASH Christmas Carol
The Red Lady of Paviland
‘The circumstances of the remains of a British camp existing on the hill immediately above this cave, seems to throw much light on the character and date of the woman under consideration; and whatever may have been her occupation, the vicinity of a camp would afford a motive for residence, as well as a means … Continue reading The Red Lady of Paviland
Simon Elmer 