When the aliens come
we'll teach them about love
not destruction
co habitation
instead of ethnic cleansing
how to co-exist.
They can help us save the planet
having reached us from the great beyond.
We can show them our brave new towns
shopping malls
how to be obese
obsequious to VIPs
feel at ease in social circles
how gravity really helps.
They can maybe tell us
how to escape it.
When the aliens come
there'll be room for everyone.
Really enjoyable! What if their politicians were even worse than ours? Can hear Wol members shouting 'Not poss'.
Jennifer
Thanks for the observation Keith. Even for aliens that would be a tough call I fear. I'm pleased you enjoyed it - that's all I would ask.
The alien as a metaphor is a good one Brian. Political cartoons I like, especially Gerald Scarfe!
Jon and Vautaw thanks for stopping by.
Ray
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Thu 26th Sep 2019 14:10
I remember seeing a political cartoon some years ago, probably in Private Eye, where two aliens are being presented to John Major. The alien is saying "no, we meant a proper leader".
Ray,
I so enjoyed this poem that I felt tempted to continue it. As a final stanza we could invite the aliens into the House of Commons to show us how to govern ourselves and learn good manners. Perhaps a course in Poltical Science would not go amiss.
Thanks for this
Keith
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raypool
Sun 29th Sep 2019 21:21
Yes Jennifer, another factor to consider as we stand back in amazement! Spot on...
Ray