On My Soap Box (Poetry Monthly)

Gold cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sat, 07 Nov 2015
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I am standing on my soap box
at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park
to lambast the uncaring politicians
who ignore
the real victims of the class war.
They say we should be full of guilt
and want to tax us to the hilt
for being, would you Adam and Eve it,
merchant bankers.
What wankers!
Some of them were born
with a silver spoon in their mouth
and have never done a day’s work
yet champion the cause, so they claim,
of the working people.
Their demands are so unfair;
they are ignorant of the onus
that is placed on us
before we can get a wee bonus
which barely covers the rent
of a pied-à-terre in Mayfair
and a buffet of lobster and champagne.
Also with our salary, which is meagre
compared to footballers’ pay,
we have no choice but to buy a Ferrari,
or a Rolls Royce,
because the Capital is devoid
of strike-free reliable transport.
The threat they make is sinister;
I no longer shall suffer this torment
and will stand at the next election
for a cushy seat in Westminster.

© Luigi Pagano 2015

Certificate 15
Poem
Are you being versed?
Rant
Humour

Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Oh, that is so clever, and I can see it would go well as performance (I still am not sure what should be regarded, and what not regarded, as performance poetry), as the 'audience' would gradually wake up to who you are, and what your complaint is! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I am with you as regards confusion as to what should be regarded as performance poetry. The delivery has to be good to gain an edge over the written word, I think, and the poem must have a message.
I am pleased to hear that in your opinion this would go well. Thanks for the encouragement.

Luigi x
 

 

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Congrats on POD, Luigi. I get the impression some think it a rant against all politicians and everyone rich, but I thought it more subtle than that! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

My thanks to you once again, Rhiannon.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Brilliant Luigi! Shouldn't it be Speakers corner though?

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Yes insert, you have caught me in mid-edit. I have just amended it.

Thanks for the cherries.

Luigismiley

 

Submitted by Philip Sidney on

I can hear the passion and the anger, great tone.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Your endorsement is warmly welcomed, Helen, thanks.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by celticman on

those wankers drive me bonkers, what can I say? I'm thinking and writing and Parliament has had its day. Fuck them that fuck us. I hate them with so much a passion that old-fashoned politics has went out of fashion. It's class war. Of that I've no doubt. Emotions run high. Jailed if you let them out. 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Yes celticman, it's not difficult to see why their behaviour engenders such strong emotion.

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

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Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Fantastic news. Truly chuffed. Thanks. smiley

 

Submitted by MJG on

wonderful for stand up poetry....... beautifully done, ...

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I am indebted to you for your favourable opinion, Melanie. Nice hearing from you. Thanks.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

Same ugly bunch over here, as well, Luigi Well done on this passionate rant. And congrats on Pick of day. 

All the best,

IRich

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

It is a global problem, Rich. Money talks.
A very satisfying outcome for which I am, as the English say, 'over the moon'. Thanks for stopping by.

Luigi

 

Submitted by Deliberately Ev... on

Brilliant - now record it so we can see it performed 

The beat of your heart is the mellifluent rhythm to my soul.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Easier said than done, Ae. As far as recording is concerned I am a virgin, never done it before. I shall endeavour to find out how to and try.

In the meantime, best wishes.

Luigi

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

oh yes please do that Luigi!

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Apart from being an ignoramus in respect of technology, English is not my natural language which is evident when I speak but shall try to overcome this difficulty if I can get my head round the recording technique. Watch this space.

Luigi blush

 

Submitted by Bee on

Brilliant!

x

Bee

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Dear Bee, I was getting worried that you had abandoned me and cast me aside without even saying goodbye! crying
Seeing that you were the muse for this Poetry Monthly I was keen to hear your opinion which you have now kindly given me. Thanks very much.  smiley

Luigi x

 

Submitted by EB on

Well voiced and versed with subtle humour. 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks for looking in, Elliott, and letting me have your considered opinion.

Best, Luigi