The symbolism seems somewhat off. France’s
Useless leader celebrates the anniversary
Of the end of the Second World War, the largest
Ever to bring us all freedom, but there’s
Nobody else around, except the cops, who
Chase off those who’d exercise their
Hard-won rights by loudly cursing this
Awful man, and, of course, another war’s
Begun, another said to be for freedom,
Though, in fact, it’s being fought to strangle
The nation which sacrificed most to enable
This leader and those who detest him

To tell themselves they are free.