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Your support makes all the difference.In the robes of Sussex downlands
As the oak leaves edged to brown
With the sky like a melted Mivvi
And the sun for a rusted crown
Some sheep were bedding down.
The sheep shop-steward grimaced
And read the news report
"It's BSE they reckon
Or something of that sort
It may not hog the headlines
Like Clinton being caught
Or Man Utd's purchase
By Murdoch's World of Sport
Now feted as "Gold Trafford"
Whatever that may mean
Perhaps it's time that football
Returned to village green
Where business cannot harm it
And saggy-faced old gits
Can't quarter it like fudge-cake
Then sell the fans the bits."
Meanwhile at the White House
The President contrite
Apologised to the camera
And turned to say goodnight
His dog jumped up to greet him
And licked his master's cheek
Then gestured at his kennel
"You're in with me this week."
So education standards
Have rapidly declined
With early adolescents
About two years behind
It's surely not related
If one and one make two,
To endless new assessments
Which teachers must go through
Or bullying by Ofsted
The consequent depression
And haemorrhage of talent
Deserting the profession?
"Source of Nazi Gold Found"
The latest information...
Curious. I thought it was
A cable TV station.
A test-tube baby clinic
Now offers what you need
Ten grand to make you pregnant
Or cash back guaranteed
And if this seems expensive
Or ethically unreal
Just call in at my garret
I've got a better deal.
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