
As Orwell reminded us: “political language … is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind

As Orwell reminded us: “political language … is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind
I’ve always liked the plants that grow in cracks
The weeds between the cobbles in our street
The wallflowers in the cliffs, the weedy tracks
We walked upon the cobbles with bare feet.
The flowers and weeds grow faster in the heat.
The shrubs burst into growth they feel no lack
Neither do the insects beat retreat
The sun is rising and defeats the black.
To see a weed in winter is a treat
Little children take delight in that
And those who grew up in a mill town street.
The little blades of green will feed the cat.
Do not take for granted tiny joys
These are the humble words that God employs