Not Sorry At All

 

 

I am not sorry

That Mia was pricked,

I wish a few more would follow-

A ‘no-opposition is sick.

 

Thus, the status of Barbados

Ever since 2018,

Only a Parliamentary opposition

Can change this scene.

 

It may be possible

To fight your own shadow

But any self-determined win

Will likely be hollow.

 

Thirty seats was a mistake

Once and then twice,

And whatever the perception,

No Party is that nice.

 

Better a two-party state

Than just one in command

Despite how great the perception

Of that party’s plan.

 

I wish more to follow

And that they do so with haste

For just a singular endeavour

Would be a waste.

 

And not just backbenchers

But a Minister or two

Who are not just about money

But hold a national view.

 

Yes, I am aware

It would be a great sacrifice

But of such were our forefathers

That paid the price.

 

 

Whether Atherley regrets

I really do not know

But I have a strong suspicion

It was not for mere show.

 

He did lose his seat

In the subsequent election

But his conscience would be clear

If it was a true conviction.

 

Similarly, this thorn

That has pricked the PM

With the hope to bring resolution

To a parliamentary problem.

 

If only a few more

Would dare follow his lead

To bring a balance in Parliament

And do so with speed.

 

 

It takes two hands to clap,

One going against the other

But the applause that results

Makes us all feel better.

 

 

I applaud Mr. Thorne

And hope for some more

That will sit on the opposition seats

And form a respectful core.

 

A win for democracy

If such a move should unfold;

This is not for the faint of heart

But a conviction of the bold.

 

Stewart Russell © February 12, 2024