The British Way

Revolution with hampers and tea-cups

I never thought that I'd see the red and black flag of anarchy flying over Fortnum and Mason's. A stirring sight!









Cairo, Tripoli and London today
Confronted by brute force, the state yields
But understatement is the British way.
The police, pushing us back with their shields,
Attempt to contain the revolution
Pink smoke blows down Burlington Arcade
Fortnum's displays an anarchist icon.
It's how our insurrections are made
With ironic slogans and paint, not tanks –
Take a sound system to your attack.
Masked youths, with sticks, flail at high street banks.
This season's colours are red and black.
In Old Bond Street, which shows the latest fashion
Thin young anarchists display their passion.