Scotland and Democracy

by R. D. Ashby

In Falkirk, they were discussing, not quite
debating, Scottish independence: questions
raised, adequately answered on both sides;

till one member of the panel distinguished
herself, pro-independence, unkempt red hair
reinforcing the brand, declared her passion

for Scotland; it was an epiphany;
pro-unionists reciprocated quickly,
declaring equal passion; but the issue

of independence was grasped by all present
as a resurgence of the Scottish race
from its integral place in Great Britain.

In separation, inescapably
to seek entry in the European Union,
to open its borders to immigrants;

to prove independence as a pure race
a piece of wishful thinking; that red hair’s
one of the shades in a democracy.

28-Nov-2013

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