The wry wit, bold metaphor: The wry wit, bold metaphor and your usual dexterity make this piercing expression so poignant that I'm silenced for a moment.
You're amazing!
Reminds me that what is good: Reminds me that what is good in us all has differing faces and expressions at varying times and situations. Superb poem, much enjoyed!
Powerful expression here of: Powerful expression here of conformity and loss of freedom associated with it. Loved the image of earrings brings it to the fore, imo!
A truly pleasurable read!: A truly pleasurable read! Then a thought arises, switching one letter and out comes a whole other 'tail!' Mmm.... (musing)... pardon me, I'm off on a tangent...
Parliament is broken: This country has fallen so far, it no onger (if it ever did) listen to its people. Glory to those countries that have retained their right to fight back against them.
Travelling is quite catching,: Travelling is quite catching, but I wouldn't mind doing it all over again. Except perhaps for winter's Christmases, that would open me up to seasonal migration...
Thank you so much..: Thank you so much for your kind words. I wasn't sure myself what point I was trying to make when I wrote it. Thanks for providing some clarification. By the way, I see you're from Australia. I have a question for you..If you could live your life over again, would you live it up over or would you remain down under? G'day mate!