When Leadership Is Called For

When Leadership Is Called For

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(my sense of humour, sorry)

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On tv, an intense debate takes place
concerning the state of the nation
as Brexit bamboozles and blinds
with its complexity.
Well, for some, not for me.

Yet an equal amount of gloom
pervades within the confines
of our living room,
between three others, parked on
our comfy settee
arguing about another critical matter
to contemplate.

This time it's the fate
of the last square of chocolate.
This calls for leadership says I,
so in the blink of an eye
I step up to the plate
and solve the problem.

Yummy it was too
and gobsmacked were they.
Dismayed expressions, not a sound
until I put them out of their misery
and found in my handbag a reserve
supply of the stuff they all crave.
Saved the day, all smiles.

And I am left in awe of the
power, I wield.

© 2019 Chris Shaw


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Chris, you have discovered that there is no problem too big that cannot be solved with chocolate. Unfortunately our various and sundry leaders are too busy trying to make themselves look good...to get re-elected after all...to pay attention to the huddled masses that do the voting. If my math is correct...and I have no reason to doubt it, then you assumed leadership with only 25% of the vote. Well done...now, take over from Theresa May.

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

I have to agree with you Ted. Politicians are putting their own agenda first and Mrs May is not the .. read more



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Interesting juxtaposition to the cholcate and you and the leadership. Hope we stay united as people.
Thank you for sharing!

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Hello Ryan, thanks for your visit. I hope we all stay united as well. I appreciate your visit.
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Chris, you have discovered that there is no problem too big that cannot be solved with chocolate. Unfortunately our various and sundry leaders are too busy trying to make themselves look good...to get re-elected after all...to pay attention to the huddled masses that do the voting. If my math is correct...and I have no reason to doubt it, then you assumed leadership with only 25% of the vote. Well done...now, take over from Theresa May.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

I have to agree with you Ted. Politicians are putting their own agenda first and Mrs May is not the .. read more
solving problems - in the comfort of your living room. Wished our polititians would be as resolute with our Brexit deal. We have been misinformed - not told enough about the true implications. liked the solution you came up with.

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Brexit is a mess kitty. Politicians have failed us, they need to get on and deliver it. Lack of lead.. read more
kitty

5 Years Ago

Us housewives would do a better job I am sure but it takes guts to stand up there!

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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