by Andrew Diamond | May 23, 2011 | Poetry
The British the Irish, So near yet so far. They speak the same language, They both like a jar. They marry each other, Are personal friends. It’s time that their national Enmity ends. The Queen’s recent visit, The warm McAleese, Has proved to the world That it’s best...
by Andrew Diamond | May 20, 2011 | Poetry
From hundred yards to marathon, From rowing to the beam, The young are here from round the world For their Olympic dream. The best have come, from Michael Phelps, Chris Hoye and our Beth Tweddle, All fighting for their Country In pursuit of a gold medal. The stadium...
by Andrew Diamond | May 20, 2011 | Poetry
Parading flags and country names The world has gathered for the games. They’ve all come to Londinium To our Olympic Stadium, In peace and friendship to abide, Putting enmity aside. So here, in healthy competition, Athletes chasing their ambition Will be more perfect...
by Andrew Diamond | May 19, 2011 | Poetry
In the forest, Robin Hood, because he was very good, Robbed from the rich, gave to the poor but no one does that anymore. Now we have a robbing hoody, definitely not a goody, Mugging kids and granny bashing, nicking cars just right for crashing. He’s never in the...
by Andrew Diamond | May 19, 2011 | Poetry
They put me on a jury, Compelled to serve my time, I said that I would string them up If they could prove the crime. The judge was a Recorder, A stand-in I presume. In order to keep order She banned titters from the room. The witnesses were nervous, The jury was as...
