Dear poetry lover, another pithy one from the man they call “Geoff”, I think you’ll agree with the editorial staff that Geoff’s view of Australian politics is cynical. In spite of a global rejection of fossil fuels it is encouraging to know that the Australian Government is still pursuing the objective of more COAL and more GAS! Proof that when leadership counts, Australia’s policies stand firm.

And in these troubled times, to know that our politicians are bereft of the taint of imagination is an encouraging sign indeed.

 

Take it away Geoff.

 

 

The political storm 

The view is growing dimmer, clouds are looming

It’s been four years or more,

Wish it were ten

They’re on the hustings trail

Prepare for wind and hail

It’s raining election promises, once again

 

The pollies are all smiling, kissing babies

Hot airs a’ blowin whilst they show us their form

With accusations flying, 

The opposition’s lying

Look out; here comes the media storm.

 

They’re running round the outback, high heels kicking

New Akubras they’ve been issued one and all

The carrots are a’ dangling,

Can’t see the truth for wrangling

The forecast is for flustered western squalls.

 

There’s a flood of grants and funding, procrastinated

More police and there’ll be doctors by the score

If you believe a word they’re saying

You’d better start a’ praying

Me; I’ve turned the TV off forever more.

© Geoff Boyes