Tag: “Speak Parrot” by John Skelton
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The Parrot and the Lie
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This stanza was written late on the night of January 30th, when the Commons debated a series of amendments, at least one of which might have resulted in Parliament wresting control of the Brexit process from May’s Tory government. That result failed to materialise. Instead, the Tories enjoyed some rare moments of apparent unity. They…
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Plain Words from the Cage
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The balloons are a Bristol image, since hot-air balloons often appear above the city. I ought to say, though, that whatever fills the Bristol balloons does not appear to be foul.… continue reading
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Self-Maiming
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References “Que pensez-voz, Parrot ? What meneth this besynes ?” from Speak, Parrot by John Skelton (c1460-1529). “Human kind/Cannot bear very much reality” from Burnt Norton by TS Eliot (1888-1965)… continue reading