Scabs and unpaid leave
Union order new world power
Politicians burned in their darkest hour
Horses blinkered so cannot see
Retaliation in the style of the military
Batons and bruises and bloody coal
Forcing the miners into dark and small holes
Of low self esteem
No convictions no deaths
Just ridiculous banter instead
And the wounded fallen man
In the shadow of Hillsborough stands
Uniform and helmet
Number badge and bayonet
Who started it
Take your pick
They only wanted to get paid.
Rowan Blair Colver