Alert State is Heightened
ALERT STATE IS HEIGHTENED. This is a security announcement. The cuts and attacks upon the poor, low paid and vulnerable will continue. STEP UP I’m afraid I can’t stand. I am unsure what I say or do. Business as usual. Old soldiers never die. They get younger everyday. Their name liveth for evermore. Wash your hands of them. Hardship is being forced upon far too many. Community Life in action. Scotland’s best visitor attraction. The healing properties of Scottish heather honey. Working for you. There have always been young people. We sacrificed our lives for Britain. Observe the IV tubing drip chamber. THE GLORIOUS DEAD. Let's sing! The traditional music which has never been changed. You have talents, we have options. RECRUITING NOW. Building a smarter future. Turn handle firmly to left then right. Keeping people safe. God Save The Queen. I am certain it is being considered. No smoking. Remember them. AHEAD ONLY. This bus is different. This train is for Edinburgh Waverley. Supporting our heroes. Talk to us. ‘Marco Polo discovered Italy.’ The lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you. A new dawn for Lotto. I can’t watch. Gold loses its shine to shares for investors. Thank you for your unforgettable support. We do not have control over social security and benefits. Giving what we can, doing as much as we can. All texts are ultimately political. The words are maps. Provokes mild outrage. I do it in the stationery cupboard. It’s so easy. Your communities. Your decision. A helping hand to let you live where you love. Life needs a great venue. The big night in. The benefit changes that have been brought in by the Westminster government are causing undue hardship and misery. He who wants to live must work. An hour of darkness. Blossom this winter. Take an hour . . . save a day! Believe in magic & sparkle. Heading for the stars. Lights up nights out. Observe Flow Rate. These things are important. . . . you deserve it. House prices are out of reach for young people and families. Woodlands for sale. The Tory led government has cut the affordable homes budget by 60% and they are presiding over the lowest level of house building since the 1920s. The flowers of the forest are all withered away. We welcome you. Designed with families in mind. Making your home safer. Live well for Less. Meals served here. We care about here. Make your dream home a reality. Danger. Demolition in progress. Feel at home. Soil from battlefield to be brought to UK. Update your life. THE DEAD SHALL BE RAISED. We’re going smart! Let's read.
‘Alert State is Heightened’ from Alert State is Heightened © nick-e melville. Reprinted by kind permission of the author and sadpress, 2014.
ALERT STATE IS HEIGHTENED. This is a security announcement. The cuts and attacks upon the poor, low paid and vulnerable will continue. STEP UP I’m afraid I can’t stand. I am unsure what I say or do. Business as usual. Old soldiers never die. They get younger everyday. Their name liveth for evermore. Wash your hands of them. Hardship is being forced upon far too many. Community Life in action. Scotland’s best visitor attraction. The healing properties of Scottish heather honey. Working for you. There have always been young people. We sacrificed our lives for Britain. Observe the IV tubing drip chamber. THE GLORIOUS DEAD. Let's sing! The traditional music which has never been changed. You have talents, we have options. RECRUITING NOW. Building a smarter future. Turn handle firmly to left then right. Keeping people safe. God Save The Queen. I am certain it is being considered. No smoking. Remember them. AHEAD ONLY. This bus is different. This train is for Edinburgh Waverley. Supporting our heroes. Talk to us. ‘Marco Polo discovered Italy.’ The lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you. A new dawn for Lotto. I can’t watch. Gold loses its shine to shares for investors. Thank you for your unforgettable support. We do not have control over social security and benefits. Giving what we can, doing as much as we can. All texts are ultimately political. The words are maps. Provokes mild outrage. I do it in the stationery cupboard. It’s so easy. Your communities. Your decision. A helping hand to let you live where you love. Life needs a great venue. The big night in. The benefit changes that have been brought in by the Westminster government are causing undue hardship and misery. He who wants to live must work. An hour of darkness. Blossom this winter. Take an hour . . . save a day! Believe in magic & sparkle. Heading for the stars. Lights up nights out. Observe Flow Rate. These things are important. . . . you deserve it. House prices are out of reach for young people and families. Woodlands for sale. The Tory led government has cut the affordable homes budget by 60% and they are presiding over the lowest level of house building since the 1920s. The flowers of the forest are all withered away. We welcome you. Designed with families in mind. Making your home safer. Live well for Less. Meals served here. We care about here. Make your dream home a reality. Danger. Demolition in progress. Feel at home. Soil from battlefield to be brought to UK. Update your life. THE DEAD SHALL BE RAISED. We’re going smart! Let's read.
‘Alert State is Heightened’ from Alert State is Heightened © nick-e melville. Reprinted by kind permission of the author and sadpress, 2014.
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