Heavy is the Head

If heavy is the royal head that wears the royal crown

then take it off, and free yourself, and melt the bastard down

and think about the land you have, and who you stole it from:

return that to its owners – us – and get a real job.

Take a moment here, too, to really contemplate:

Is accident of birth enough to be a head of state?

If you surely are born to rule then here’s a quick suggestion:

Run as a normal candidate in a proper election.

Dismantle the whole edifice; the palaces and pomp

are expenses we just don’t need. And if the people want

a democratic, equal opportunity UK

then let the royals abdicate, and give us back our pay.

“They bring in tourist cash,” say some. “It is our history.”

Well -  nationalise this golden cage. Don’t give ‘em up for free.

Parade them for the gawping masses. Charge ‘em entry, too:

but first admit that what you’ll have’s a royal petting zoo.

Ay. heavy is the country’s head that accepts royalty

Without a check or balance or accountability.

Throw off the weight; cast off the chains; grow up and look around;

It’s morally repugnant to pay for this fetid crown.