The Good are Few

Endless blue skies and a gin and tonic
Sat comfortably on our decking, while the country goes chronic
Election fever and a disappointing, lingering apathy
Unsafe and unstable causing a calamity.

Bright, hot sun and take another sip
Get the juices flowing, afraid of a slip
Optimistic dreams create media frenzy
Floundering queen, green with envy.

Gentle warm breeze and finish the glass
Concentrate your mind, you’re having a blast
Frank and open, countered with snide and snipe
Social connection with ever desperate hype

Clock ticking quickly, it’s time to go
Stumble downstairs and attack the sloe
There’s more to say, but what can you do?
When the greedy are many and the good are few.

Stuart Clark 23/05/17