Andy Williamson @andywilliamson.com · May 8

Been thinking about #PoemsAbout #NamesNotNumbers for a few days and came up with this (title paraphrases a certain politician of the time). Not my usual! Thanks @thebrokenspine.co.uk @alanparrywriter.co.uk! Driving south now so will catch up! #poems #poetry #poetrycommunity

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John Chmura · May 8

That last stanza is fiercely indignant!!!

Jen Thorne · May 8

Very evocative of the time Andy. Great write ❤️❤️❤️

Merril D. Smith · May 8

You've captured this era beautifully, Andy.

Paul Cannon · May 13

The 70s would have been fine except for that neo-liberal clique. I wasn't there, but members of my family were and this speaks their experiences.

Jan Peters - Solivagant Wisdom · May 8

Yep, grew up during those years. You've definitely captured that era here. 🙏🌠

@paulrapley.bsky.social · May 8

Solid details, told from experience.