The flag

 

 

 

You may think differently to me 

we need to talk about the flag 

and it's symbolism

But let’s work towards the benefit of all 

you are not my enemy 

Let us not out source empathy 

To an AI or other entity of any sort 

 

There has been an erosion of common meeting places

Replaced with discourse  on internet echo chambers 

Everything becomes a meme 

A culturally transmitted idea

But were is the debate 

Were is the rigour

 

The basis of Academic thought 

But also statesmanship

Statesmanship starts from the position you have a right to your opinion and I have a right to mine

Which is logical and ethical

 

We are thinking creatures 

We need to  get the measure 

Of one another 

Not to score points 

But to promote understanding 

 

The flag 

It is a flag of Union

Not of division 

Four kingdoms 

Enfolded into the singular 

My heritage is diverse 

My interests and friends diverse 

From a 70,s primary education onwards 

I believe in inclusivity 

Please do nt see this as a threat 

Or a put down because it is nt 

 

Do not turn this flag into a thing it is not 

A symbol of division 

The kingdom was United 

I know my  history been part Welsh 

I know the legacy of Owain Glyndŵr

And of resistance 

The harrying of the north 

And the highland clearances 

Ours has never been an easy union

And yet it has endured 

 

I hope it will continue to endure 

Though trials and tribulations 

Let us remember 

Their finest hour 

in honour 

Of those who kept us free 

And kept are isle a welcoming place 

With in a turbulent world