February 17, 2019 | Ian Bland | Leave a comment The theme for this week’s JVG Radio Method poem is “Global“. A good theme this week and one that I could get my teeth into. A lot of strong opinions on the topic from all the participants on the show, and none really in favour of globalisation. One of those weeks when I got to write something with a bit of substance. I enjoyed it. No Ed to provide the guitar backing this week, but have a listen to how it went below… To play this poem directly in your browser – just click the “play” button below: https://ianbland.com.au/audio/JVG_Poem20190217.mp3 Global The global village; lovely in theory ‘We are the world’ – I could almost get teary All holding hands, nothing to lose Balalaikas, bagpipes and didgeridoos Globalisation appeals to our vanity It’s about economics, bugger humanity Utopia realised; one big general store Where rich become richer and poor remain poor Workers enslaved ensure industries thrive Twenty hour days? At least they’re alive To become truly global there are some sacrifices Stop asking questions! – just enjoy lower prices Competitive markets mean winners and losers We just buy their products; we’re not the abusers Tyrants and dictators; let’s make it clear That’s a cultural issue, we can’t interfere Nobody’s perfect, let’s keep it real Why let the odd murder stuff up a deal? The last thing we need is another blockade We can’t allow ethics to jeopardise trade There’s the odd disagreement and renegotiation Don’t call it war – it’s deregulation Carve up the planet and sell off the farms We’ll take your blood diamonds if you buy our arms We’re here to do business, not here to preach Free enterprise doesn’t cover free speech The powerful still plunder, the rest are collateral Globalisation is still unilateral © Copyright 2019 Ian Bland Also have a listen to “Everything or Nothing” <a href=”http://music.ianbland.com.au/album/everything-and-nothing”>Everything And Nothing by Ian Bland</a> Share this:TweetEmailMoreTelegram