Gollum Reincarnated

Gollum Reincarnated

By Peter Woodgate

He thought it oh so precious

it’s power, so extreme,

he would be master of the land

and so fulfil his dream.

Others then heard of his goal,

became consumed with hope,

devoured the power, perceived,

whilst clinging to the rope.

Divisions, driven by disdain

caused hatred amongst friends,

no doubt, the morals, waived aside,

would justify the ends.

Despite all efforts, warning,

the dangers of the dream,

his thoughts were overpowered

by obsession, it would seem.

Alas, those hanging on the rope

and hoping for perfection,

are used, but not because he cares,

but for an election.

At last, he grasps, the toxic ring

and prays that it will fit,

he reads the word, engraved thereon,

it spells, in red, “BREXIT”

Copyright Peter Woodgate