NO!

A look at the upcoming referendum on the Fiscal treaty in Ireland.

Ah dear little Enda so plump and so red,

Slaps the face of Ireland from Europe's bed,

Vote yes now thick Paddy's and do as your told,

Roaring laughter in the dail sure we knew they would fold.

Piggish Brendan pipes up always at the fore,

If they don't tick the right box I'll stomp on the poor,

What need does a country have for health and for learning,

To hell with the young, long as I'm not left learning.

Never happy our leaders, sure tax all the homes,

The jets must be fuelled so we're free to go roam,

From country to country, drinking vodka and lime,

Getting fatter and fatter on the tax payers dime.

Fiscal treaty, referendum's sure debates are abound,

Greying Vincent on his chair through a screen gather round,

To my Ireland I tell you, I adore and love you so,

Be brave dear voters, tick the box that says no.

 

http://irishhomo.blogspot.com/#!/2012/05/ireland-vote-no.html

Author's Note

Honesty is key!

Reviews

[外人 (Gaiji..]

Let me guess ... you're against it, right? xD
Ok, now talking about the poem:
I enjoyed it, you've made a great job with the words' sounds and the metrica, also a great job with the rhyme scheme (AABB), what i appreciated the most was the fact you showed us a part of you, i honestly haven't seen from the time you posted an irish tale in original language .... your patriotism,
i loved verse 15 "To my Ireland I tell you, I adore and love you so", i'm not Irish, I'm Brazilian, I love my country and reading your poem i can associate your love for Ireland with my love for Brazil :)
Great job, quick tip (if you allow me):
write more of these, please !!

[Morrigan Nicole]

One of your best, I would say.

[Lily Mae]

Honesty is key and gives you the power.. I love your honest and bold writing.. keep it up..xo

[L. Edward Neale]

Ah politicians, the turds that will not flush. Indeed a clever little piece of satire, I can picture thier big fat headed charicatures now, rotund with fine food and ruddy nosed with liquor. You have quite an impressive range there my friend. never two the same

[that-little-green-monst..]

Wonderful! I like the line "to hell with the young, long as I'm not left learning" great job!

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Brilliant. Truthful and honest. I love the way you captured exactly whats going on right now. loved it xxx

[Rene Velez]

politically savvy and braver still, a marvel Thomas, I'm a fan, I think I have said it before and will continue to do so...

[khalid]

honestly i liked it so much..honestly i am with you 100% in this...honestly i donno what politicians need from people?? are politicians punishment from god to punish even innocent kids?????
great work...

[Stacey Watts]

Are you sure you are not in America? This was very well written and informational. So many countries have this same problem. Gluttony- picking the bones of the poor clean. Well done.

[Mama Topaz]

This is smart, witty and just wonderful...

[Ryzo]

wow that was a really go poem conveys a clear message. Your words are very well written, planned and presice. The use of one line rhymes make the poem run smooth and quick which facilitates getting your message across very well.