The energy crisis in the 70s
with no stocks of coal
and dismal leadership
power cuts and a 3 day week
petrol price increase 40 times in 1day
bringing panic and recession in the UK
The energy crisis now
with no stocks of gas
poor leadership again
energy prices doubled
long queues for petrol and diesel
shortages on the shelves
panic and deja vu in the UK
Do we care now, did we care then?
about climate change
scorching summers
floods and fires
all over our world
what will happen to us?
Covid and Spanish Flu
many millions dead
deniers and non mask wearers both times
100 years ago it targeted the young
now it targets the old
deja vu in our world
From the ashes
50 years ago we broke the mould
will we break it again
or is reality telly and junk food
enough for the people
in Brexit Britain
Can our hopes rise
as we face climate change
who will show the way
or is it down to us
as ordinary folk
in Brexit Britain
And in Manchester
Our Place that we all love
Can we make it whole again
with love and care
fulfilling our hopes
in Our Place
Will ordinary people
make the difference to climate change
young and old together
with common goals
bringing progress and hope
in Our Place
– Pauline Smith
