John Key Lost Climbing A Flagpole Poem by Terence George Craddock

targeting the poor is an easy government option
saves pennies while isolating target disempowered
sectors of society unfortunately insulated officials
lapping up power can be indifferent or heartless;
case in point a spent 30 odd million John Key just
wasted on promoting a piece of clothe on a pole
translation John Key new flag prompted by celebrities
but not supported by the public who desired money;

spent on housing for the poor; health or education
a problem is the main opposition Labour comes up
with mickey mouse policies there is no real deal;
opposition of any strength with reality based plans
the popular flag design was New Zealand fern and
a kiwi shooting a green laser beam from its eyes;

across the ditch there are many deadly animals
in Australia a Kiwi icon turned into a deadly animal
is not be a rival and flop Key flag idea did not fly;


Terence George Craddock (Afterglows Echoes Of Starlight)
Copyright © Terence George Craddock