Saxby Pridmore:

The Bangkok Bombing

“Today, the thoughts of all Australians are with

Those killed or injured in the Bangkok bombing

And with their families,” said the Prime Minister.

Complete bollocks, of course. The majority

Don’t watch the news and the few who do, are

Occupied with their own “issues”, “going forward”.

It went off outside the Erawan Shrine. There are

22 dead but no news of the Hindu four-faced

Brahma statue, which has sat there for a decade.

The last one was smashed to rubble by the Thi

Thanakorn, with a hammer, before he was

Grabbed and beaten to death by worshippers.

When we set off on our bikes this morning, up

Macquarie Street turning into Cascade Road

There were only 19 dead. It’s amazing how lives fly.

We all have a list of things to do (called life). But, yes

Most of us do feel sorry, given the opportunity, for

Innocent victims. Now, I am guilty of not feeling sorry.

Saxby Pridmore

Pithed

I’m pithed said the reed

I’m pithed said the helmet

I’m pithed said the frog

I’m pithed said the drunk

                     Saxby Pridmore