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 !!

[EmeraldFacet]

So wonderfully written with an incredibly poignant message!

[Lawrence Parlier]

It would be better if I knew who the devil you were talking about. Lampooning requires context.
The poem flows well. Nicely written!
It's nice to see a political poem on any shore.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Wow, Thomas, this makes me realize that when it comes to politics basically it is the same all over the world. Thank you for this jewel.

[Emerald Seas]

Poetry with a strong message. I like it.

[Bats In The Belfry]

Well versed

[Chris]

Hell man, the Bankers screwed Ireland and so many more...and the peeps let them do it again and again. Come up with a plan to really save your land and then DO IT... Your taxes ain't going to your gov lad...they are going to the Bankers! Now the Gov might get some minor kickbacks or silver pennies but hell thats ALWAYS been the case and you guys know that too! Learn your economics and "FOLLOW THE MONEY!!" because THAT tells the real tale!

[Tamia123]

I really like the raw truth in this and I love the way it flows :) Good job!

[Maryam]

Loved this write. It has a clear purpose and flows very well

[MOON]

Lovely flow politicians are the same wherever you go !

[Southern Cross]

This poem is so universal and though I live in the States, this certainly applies to my Country as well. Reads like the old nursery rhymes with the underlying political messages. Good read and thought.