I’ve ‘come out’ as an Englishman
Of almost 80 years.
I’m in remission now
Receiving help from volunteers.
At Englishmen Anonymous,
Our weekly get-together,
We admit we’re boring irritants
Who drone about the weather.
It’s with me every day.
There is no resolution.
My wife declares that what I say
Is best thought noise pollution.
I can never let my guard down.
To Englishness I’m prone.
I can tell it’s coming on again
When I start to whine and moan.
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