Ode to Brexit
Britain has voted to leave the EU
The country decided to try something new
We want to recapture control of our laws
A clearly attractive and popular cause
British voters were promised the future was bright
With immigrant numbers reduced overnight
350 mill extra to keep us all healthier
And new global trade deals to make us all wealthier
Our Leaders insist we deserve special favours –
We’re the mighty UK and EU’s nearest neighbours
We seek a new partnership that’s special and deep
With some member perks that we may wish to keep
The EU is flummoxed by our tactics so far
They can’t understand what our goals really are
‘Brexit means Brexit’ the PM has decreed
‘Though nothing is certain till all is agreed’
‘We’ll have our cake and eat it’ the Brexiteers’ claim
A bespoke new free trade deal’s the ultimate aim
They say we need Europe less than they need us
So they’ll agree new arrangements without too much fuss
But what if those promises are merely illusions
Will people challenge the collective delusions?
Our political leaders and much of the Press
Have no idea how on earth to get out of the mess
They threaten our partners we’ll leave with no deal
And ideologues think that this has great appeal
Though ‘Hard Brexit’ risks so many jobs being lost
Some want to Leave now, whatever the cost
The country is caught ‘twixt hard Left and hard Right
As Brexit’s become a political fight
There’s still a real chance, common sense will prevail
Before ruining our future, chasing some holy grail
3 thoughts on “Ode to Brexit”
Excellent
Sorry don’t agree Ros.
I like Europe but not the unelected parasites who tell is what to do and use our hard earned taxes. It’s a simple matter of economics for them, they just want our money, period.
What was promised in 1973 is not what I see now and where the EU is going and 52% of the UK don’t like it either. Tough, I didn’t like Blair and Brown but had to put up with them for 14nwhole years. Out is Out, roll on clean Brexit.
PS it’s not all about quantity, its also about quality. Also the UK has not yet fallen apart since June 2016!
I live in UK 11 yrs. My origin is Polish but looking what is going on in France, Germany or Sweden I agree with Brexit.