Tempting
by Pauline Tangiora
published in Watch her Colours Fly: Poetry about Peace and Freedom
Edited by Johanna Mary in association with Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
They come white shirts ties
briefcases yuppy car
there is no emotion, as if a potion has been sprayed. All is quiet.
Everything laid out perfection,
well educated, immaculate.
On the dot they begin to speak, emotionless. Look at watch STOP!
Questions none
Cup of Tea one
Huh duty done gone
The dust settles. There is little talk as cleaning up is done.
How could they do this?
Dont they know these are people?
Proud loving caring
Yes maybe arrogant in defence of what little remains of ones dignity.
NO, my people will not bend to those who care not
for our land
our sea.
Keep their monies we shall survive for generations to come.