Oh, the rate of inflation, what a big snore!

Not for the industry though, for them it’s price wars.

And yet for us grafters, no increase in wages,

While Downing street talk, their public still rages.

With energy prices set to rise,

“Be green, be efficient”, is their response to our cries.

And as for the banks, oh don’t get me going!

Trying to get MY money back, with letters ting and froing,

And as our economy hits the skids, I fear for our future

And that of our kids.

So come on Britain, let our opinions be known

As this is OUR country, OUR beloved home!

So let’s not sit idly by, while politicians console us with,

“There there now, don’t cry”.

Because I for one am sick of their spiel,

As if they can begin to understand how we feel,

So while things continue to be so tight, I’m writing this poem,

Eating carrots by candle light!!