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By Michael Rosen
Good evening. I may have had reservations
about Mr Trump’s approach
but there’s no doubt about it,
he’s won a great victory over the powers of darkness.
Now that the war in Lebanon is over,
we can all take stock.
Sorry, one moment, I’ve just received a note.
Ah yes, not Lebanon, I meant Iran,.
The war in Lebanon is not a war. it’s a defensive project…
Sorry, one moment I’ve just received another note.
Right, don’t mention Lebanon. Right.
I’m not mentioning Lebanon.
In fact, I’m surprised that any of you did that.
No one is talking about Lebanon.
Looks like this really is peace in our time.
I’m not Neville Chamberlain. I’m Keir Starmer.
No questions.
Good night.
This poem is from Words Out Loud (forthcoming), Michael Rosen’s follow-up to Words United. Profits from both books will go to MAP.
