In the spirit of atonement that always typifies a President’s final year
Obama visited Hiroshima; the city that witnessed nuclear fear.
Since Harry S. Truman ordered the strike 71 years ago
Eleven presidents have been in office, but this incumbent’s the first to show.

Apologies were absent, but that was not the aim
(Japan was merciless and cruel in World War 2’s awful game).
A simple acknowledgement of what took place was all that was required
The Japanese appreciated the gesture; many reflected and were inspired.

You see, the 6th of August 1945
Saw an action that in an instant, took eighty thousand lives.
As “Little Boy” was dropped from a Boeing B-29, known as “Enola Gay”
And its repercussions are still been felt right up to this very day.

Three days later “Fat Man” fell from “Bockstar” on Nagasaki – the second nuclear bomb
And it swiftly changed the Emperors’ resolve and saw surrender by Nippon.
Since then the nukes have increased and the stakes grown in a world of complex strife;
But the irony is that such a weapon has become a deterrent and actually saved life.

This has been a week of many fine yarns
Of the trials and tribulations of a number of Khans.

In Las Vegas legendary boxer Amir Khan lost his first Middleweight fight
To Saul “Canelo” Alvarez from Guadalajara – knocked out with a right.

In London the vote for Mayor to replace Boris Johnson (ex Eton)
With another Etonian, Zac Goldsmith, by Sadiq Khan was soundly beaten.

Zac’s sister, ironically Jemima Khan, was heard to complain
That her brother had led too negative a campaign.

And in the cinemas, top of the bill was the Jungle Book
Where Idris Elba’s portrayal of Sheer Khan, so many plaudits took.

Leicester City have won the Premiership at five thousand to one – it’s true!
The odds of finding Elvis were less, or finding the Loch Ness monster too.
How did they achieve this and beat more weighty competition?
Talent – yes, hard work – true, but teamwork’s the definition.

Leicester has another hero, who grew up there as a lad
Sir David Attenborough is ninety this week and what a life he’s had.
Palaeontologist, naturalist, he’s taught us of the planet’s time since birth.
This much respected broadcaster, he has shown us life on earth.

Austin Reed and BHS have gone into administration
Names that once led the high street – names that dressed the nation.
But the world has changed – internet, fast fashion, shoppers more astute
And I am afraid, old clothiers, we no longer like the cut of you suit!
You need to move with the times, stay fresh, don’t miss the boat.
Because: “If you don’t shake change by the hand, it’ll grab you by the throat”!