There is a world fast awakening to political intrigue,
To the boys in the backroom, the power clubs of greed.
There’s a world beyond Scotland who know and who care
That what’s done in their name is right, just and fair.
There’s a world that I’ve read of in the pages of here,
Shared by citizens of lands and nations held dear.
I’ve read of Canadian, a mayor of shame,
Of senate and congress, American in name.
I’ve read from the pages of patriots wide,
From countries all over, heads hung where once pride.
I’ve read and imbibed all with wonder and awe
That so many are seeing what lies in the raw.
I’ve speculated reasons for going it alone,
The fears and the hopes in this land of my own.
I’ve reflected on words long held dear in my heart,
‘I was not born for one corner of this globe ,
The whole world is my native land’
And realised we, the people, need a fresh start
From those who decree how our story is told,
Inked, printed, pressed, as all stories of old,
Repeated interminably, rehashed as the new,
Emperor’s apparel hailed as if true,
Till child, though small and dismissed as naïve,
Shouts, ‘Naked! Look! Visible! See and believe!’
Far bigger this picture, from nation to world,
I see a new flag, unveiled and unfurled.
Carried by people, the grassroots with aim,
Acting with courage, no longer the lame,
Beginning at home, as all we must try,
Passed one to another, a relay or die
At what passes for policy, legislation corrupt,
It’s the voice of the masses, disgusted, fed up.
Membership of these ‘riot clubs‘, however manifest,
Cannot serve the populace, how could they know what’s best
If blinded by self-interest and lost to cause and reason?
When held to account by Everyman, let no one say, ‘it’s treason’.
It’s the ripples in the waters from the stone that’s cast therein
That make the biggest differences in a world of sink or swim.
I want to be a ripple with the pebble I’ll soon cast,
A vote that makes a difference for a future built to last,
A willingness to face what’s wrong, to look with hope not gloom,
To be the change in stagnant ponds that will let our desert bloom.
Fantastic . . . let freedom ring for Scotland!
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Thank you! 🙂
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A proud ancestor of Clan MacRae – maybe they will finally get what they so earnestly desired.
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I’m working on it with so many others and praying with passion. From your words to the ballot box.x
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😉
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Wonderful big sis….Saor Alba xxxx
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Thanks, Veronica. Not long to go now and my heart and mind are aflame with it! As yours. 🙂 x
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Why? What’s happening at your side of the globe?
I enjoyed reading kind of aloud your poem along with your recording, trying out the accent, heee… 🙂
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We, in Scotland, have a referendum on Thursday 18th September to decide whether we want to be independent from the rest of the UK and manage all our own affairs as opposed to managing some and Westminster being in control of the majority. It’s a Yes or No vote splitting opinion and feelings.
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Who will be voting? Is it going to be the whole country or just the leaders? I didn’t know that Westminster controlled Scotland. Then again, I don’t much about politics in other countries.
Is it okay to ask if your vote is Yes or No? If it’s too private, it’s okay not to answer that.
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The people of Scotland will be voting. I’m 100% YES. 🙂
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I wasn’t able to check out the news yesterday but my officemate and I were talking last night after work and he said voting is going to be today (or maybe your tomorrow)…Well, good luck to the whole of Scotland. I hope whatever is the result will be the best for everyone in the long run.
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Today is now here for us! Less than an hour now till polls open. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers please, JGi.x
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Will do!
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🙂 x
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sending my heartfelt support and prayers for a rejuvenant Scotland
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Thank you, Paul. Your prayers and best wishes are most welcome.x
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It is a big moment and decision. I think of Robert the Bruce when I read this, Anne-Marie. I hope it turns out for the best. 🙂 xo
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Thank you, Beth. It is a huge decision for everyone and I pray people are guided in their choice at the ballot box.x
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Such a time has the power to split friends and kin alike. I know what I would vote if I had a say, if a vote like this were to be put up by the state I live in.
I loved reading along while you wrote. To my ears your accent is like listening to a song!
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Thank you! I don’t know about my voice sounding like listening to a song but the thought of Scottish Independence is music to my soul.x
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I hope things turn out for the best for you all. 🙂
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Thank you, OM. We are so close to making a significant and meaningful change. Pray for us, please.
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I have been reading up and have mixed opinions, but I also recognize many people are happy about this. Care to write a guest post on it? If so let me know. 🙂
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Sent one off, OM. This is dear to me on so many levels.
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