by Andrew Diamond | May 2, 2013 | Poetry
It has been suggested That I reimburse the Government The cost of my free bus pass And winter fuel allowance Because I have sufficient Not to need these benefits. Well, I suggest that Duncan Smith Shoves a Dunkin’ Donut In his mouth to keep it shut And suffers...
by Andrew Diamond | Apr 10, 2013 | Poetry
How many people’s funerals Will I attend before I die? And I’ll say they were lovely guys As they are lowered in their graves. It’s what you do in public When you’re frightened to make waves. I understand it’s dangerous To say bad things...
by Andrew Diamond | Mar 16, 2013 | Poetry
I’d wake up to bird song. We had no double glazing To cut out all the noise. But then it didn’t matter; There wasn’t so much traffic Grinding in our streets. There wasn’t central heating. In winter it was freezing. We would all wear dressing gowns, Beds were topped...
by Andrew Diamond | Mar 7, 2013 | Poetry
I drove onto the roundabout And went the wrong way round, Going very slowly. I nosed up to the Police Car And we both got out. My daughter was my passenger Who thought it very funny. I grovelled to the Officer Admitting my mistake, But said, in mitigation, That I...
by Andrew Diamond | Feb 22, 2013 | Poetry
My professional qualification Is in municipal administration, Something that is very rare, A badge that I am proud to wear And once I took my finals….twice…. Councils clamoured for my advice To change their towns without appearing Involved in social...
