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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Socialist Sonnet No. 94


Going Spare

 

The illusion is that news is the news,

When it’s the media, by its selection,

Practicing the art of misdirection

Through deciding what the spectator views

In serious tones designed to convince,

Workers, who’re struggling for half decent pay

While services fail and inflation holds sway,

What a bonus is a disgruntled prince.

Extended interviews entertaining

The notion his life alone is unique.

Then, via book deals and his chance to speak,

Capitalise on his sad complaining.

Certain confirmation this world’s not fair

Being presented with a prince going spare.

 

D. A.

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