(Prizewinner in the Olive Lamming Memorial Literary Competition)
Alfred Looney
Next year said the missus you’re to stand for the Keys
of course I said yes as I’m anxious to please
and keep the right side of her as anyone should.
And they would if they had any sense.
Now I’ve retired I’ve not much to do
and a bit more cash would be very nice too,
the perks are quite good if you take them that is.
And you would if you had any sense.
On the fifth of July on the Hill I’d be sat
in my new pin stripe trousers and shiny top hat,
maybe Government House for afternoon tea.
And you would if you had any sense.
They might make you a minister if you showed willing
but at question times you would get a good grilling,
best to keep quiet and sit at the back.
And you would if you had any sense.
Then what if I met my friends in the street
it would not be how are you and what’s all the skeet
but what of those promises you’ve failed to keep.
If you’d stuck to retirement might have been best.
And I should if I had any sense.
