on Ukraine

come on, man, own up
It’s not really about Ukraine is it?
you’ve got issues
Mother Russia not loving you enough?
is she too demanding?

What does she ask of you?
respect and peace?
instead you choke off her voice
you throw body bags at her
filled with the remains of her boys
seize the land of others
threaten her neighbours
dirty the washing they’ve put out to dry

Don’t worry
your name will not be forgotten
your time will come
the people will line the streets
to make sure you’ve gone

~

CLP 06/03/2024