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Poetry by Ross Adamson
Original poems on inherited power and status, unearned wealth and unfair advantage. Rhymes about elitism, nepotism, exclusive entitlement and hereditary prerogative.
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Partygate Pariah
Bye-bye, Boris – on your bike. Party as much as you damn well like, But do it away from Number Ten And don’t show your face round there again ...
Poor Door
Door for the rich bloke – Grand, at the front; Door down a side lane For the poor c**t ...
Tribute to Tyranny
A tyrant Saudi king dies And we fly the flags half-mast, Despite their human rights abuses, Now and recent past ...
The One Percent
Just one percent of people Own half of global wealth. They keep their fortunes tucked away With tax-evading stealth ...