Pearls

By ralph
Tue, 24 Jul 2012
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4 comments
What we are.
This Island,
this nation.
This Great Britain?
An everyday accepted menu,
of mutton dressed as lamb.
A grainy gravy.
That tastes of,
stiff upper lip,
conflict,
and
compromise.
The same as it ever was.
Short changed,
side plated with fat,
waiting for apple pie,
and custard
Now!
Things could be diffrent.
Give us this.
Oysters,
and the deep blue sea.
Where we might just discover pearls.
And each other.
Perhaps..
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really enjoyed this.
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really enjoyed this.
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Another great example of
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Another great example of much being said with so few words. Never an easy task. I enjoyed this.
Rich
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