Satirical poem on the Great British obsession with weather news as seen on BBC News 24.
Weatherman Tomasz Schafernaker expressing Cumbrian concern
Re flooding crisis – Cockermouth bridge blown down,
Community cut off and entire town’s
Economy affected. Few lessons learned
From previous downpours, storms. Recreation
For some in SE England, windsurfers off Dover
Enjoying the swell. Billie Piper part-blown over
Brolly inside out, snapped by Chelsea paparazzo,
Agent and ruffled fur of terrier pet in tow.
Hebridean gulls revelling in the blustery conditions
But, in Easter Ross, barely a wind to move turbines
Despoiling landscape near Ben Wyvis. Random news
Items on hurricane aftermouth, New York; Turin motor show -
Mona Lisa ad hoarding windswept revamp. Back to Tomasz S -
Gusty winds in London; how will they all cope? God bless!
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