Brexit Sonnet No.1 – ‘I Never Worried’

Before the ‘Beast of Brexit’ raised its head,
And the Tory party split to infect us all,
I never worried much on what I read,
I never worried much on UKIP’s call.
So should the credit go where credit’s due?
– To Little England’s finest, so keen to fight.
For making me worried and care what’s really true.
For making me worried and care what’s really right.
Have we awoke from our contented stupor,
Have we brushed the sleep from half closed lids?
Can we bear to watch the stupid rancour,
Over customs, borders, rights and tariff bids?
No more I’ll sleep my quiet and restful sleep,
Nor assume that right o’er wrong a watch will keep.

©Keith Murphy