Austerity Comes to France

When Putin comes a knocking
Macron is at the door
A lump of coal in his stocking
A growing threat of war
The Bundestag in crisis
NATO needs a great deal more
Another surge of ISIS
Now who is keeping score?

Like a pundit without a stance
Like a dancer who can’t dance
All of Europe is in trouble
When austerity comes to France

The virus took its toll
The warming struck in force
The North Korean threat to Seoul
We’re advised to stay the course
A trade imbalance coming due
An Asian tiger for a horse
Never knowing what is true
Never knowing what’s in store

Like an ill-fated romance
Like a player in a trance
All of Europe is endangered
When austerity comes to France

Jack Random is the author of Ghost Dance Insurrection (Dry Bones Press) the Jazzman Chronicles, Volumes I and II (City Lights Books). The Chronicles have been published by Dissident Voice and others. Read other articles by Jack, or visit Jack's website.