No, that´s not a typo. Today the Pope enlightened the world and gave comfort to millions by stating that homosexuality is “as great a threat to the planet” as the destruction of the rain forest. (sorry, can´t find a link at the moment but will post one when I do – this was quoted on the “Today” programme on BBC Radio 4)
Clearly he is not talking about planet earth.
Anyway, here’s today’s poem, a response to that.
Fifty not out
“he plays cricket for the other team
– if you know what I mean”
he said with a wink
as he put down my drink
I tried
to hide
my
cry.
The Pope
kills our hope
– keep running, keep moving
while the bowler waits
the fielder chases
and the Umpire gives his blessing
(two fingers across)
run up and down
run
run
run:
don’t be caught
out.
Sarada Gray 