Robbery With A Ribbon Tied On It Poem by Mark Heathcote

Anything, green is about tax.
Robbery with a ribbon tied on it, we see it all the time
How is it legal, why is it not a crime
This is organic; sure we'll put a pretty bow on it
We will charge your companies for free inner city parking
It's all about keeping our municipal areas clean.
They fine, you, your children for kicking a football £50
For your dog fouling £90
For dropping an apple core that's another £150
For picking a park daffodil on Mother's day,
That will be a further £250 payable now, please.
We will charge you 1500% for any late payments
So your £30 dental appointment is now £170
There'll be no reminders sonny Jim;
We are trying to go paperless and have no staff
If you can't pay we will take your car and furniture
And social services will even take your children,
We'll even decide what is best for their future
It's all about accountability and responsibly,
The courts are leading the way, sending in the bailiffs
It's their civic duty to squeeze the coffers out of you.
Let's wrap this up and put a bow it
Let's help you put your head in a noose and tighten it.
How is it legal, why is it not a crime
Its greener, greener, greener,
You can take it to the bank and retire in the sunshine
That's why.