The Uk Is A State Poem by Richard Thornton

This country is a state
Well Gorton is anyway
The city council say; It'll be ok
when we regenerate
So we wait until they paint
Windowframes, Gates and doors
But when the vans pull away it's the same as before
The polititians see the pictures
And state the change is amazing
But these problems can't be fixed
With some paint and double glazing
Dads are on the dole
So who's bringing home the bacon?
Kids just rot at home
And get a sky plus education
Hand outs and hanging baskets!
Yes that will surely save them
come back in 6 months time
And see how much has changed then
Nothing has it's just the same
Your moneys all been wasted
No matter how good the job
You can't cure cancer with a facelift