We’ve argued whether to leave or remain,

opinion reigning where fact is scarce or false,

creating division between fellow peoples.

 

Our society is complex; divided, too –

we have purposefully created an out and in,

with no real reason to pit one against other.

 

We’re people sharing a planet – that’s the point;

plastic is synthetic; politics is as well –

unlike plastic, politics exists in our heads.

 

Regardless of politics, our planet orbits,

what stays on the planet with us, depends on us;

extinction crisis, climate ruin – all our fault.

 

Politics feels urgent, but is a distraction;

what’s our legacy to our future – in real terms,

what will be lost whilst we discuss division?