On watching yet another TV news item about a carefree home care worker
On watching yet another TV news item about a carefree home care worker
by Laura Taylor
Aww.
Aren’t they sweet?
Isn’t that lovely?
Aren’t they considerate?
Beyond the call of duty.
Look at him dance.
Look at her smile.
Isn’t she caring?
Isn’t that nice?
Isn’t he generous, patient, kind?
Makes you feel all warm inside.
Isn’t this smiley?
Isn’t this bright?
Isn’t this cheerful?
Aren’t we blind?
Do they cha-cha, do they sway,
do they laugh and sing all day?
Is this piss all down my leg
or is it raining? Who can tell?
Aren’t they demoralised, skint and dejected?
Who gives a fuck?
Aren’t they expendable?
Aren’t they exploited?
Isn’t this predictable?
Turn a blind eye, let’s watch them boogie.
Aww.
Laura Taylor
Laura Taylor has been writing and performing poetry for over 10 years. She has 3 books published by Flapjack Press, and can be found on Facebook here.