Mr Dives

Mr Dives

Mr Dives sat drinking liberal tears

Joked with the wealthy and laughed at the poor,

In the company of Conservative peers,

And an atmosphere of Eton haw haw.

He gave a grand speech, his goodfellows cheered;

All raised a glass, in a toast to the queen,

And Thatcher, but especially revered,

Were hedge fund tycoons and riches obscene.

A log fire alight gave plenteous heat,

The Champagne (liberal tears) freely flowed,

And the victuals only the richest may eat,

Were consumed by all, with honours bestowed,

As temperatures fell in the street outside,

Children went hungry and Lazarus died.