Fifth edition, 14 July 2020
The revolution (A nod to Gil Scott-Heron)
Wayne Reid
Dear brothers, sisters, allies and comrades
The revolution will not be televised, but it might be viewable on social media
With footage of wrecking balls demolishing their revered statues – causing mass hysteria
The revolution will not be televised, because it’s controlled by stealthy devils
Devils who are probably quite happy to keep the imagery on the KCMG medals
The revolution will not be televised, but if it is – the spin doctors will try to spin it
Distorting truths in biased ways and blinding us with ‘science’ to underpin it
The revolution will not be televised and the oppressors won’t be feeling superior,
So carry yourself with pride my friend, because in your areas you’ll no longer be seen as inferior.
The revolution will not be televised, but it will enrich your cultural identity,
It will reveal a spectrum of racists and instantly deplete them of their energy
The revolution will not be televised, but watch those snakes wriggle as they rattle
Rattled to the core they will become unscrupulous in the moral battle
The revolution will not be televised, but the gammons and Karens will be visibly outraged
Perplexed by the surge of the uprising, their decibels will rise several octaves
The revolution will not be televised, but we’ll be free of the ‘white privilege’ abusers,
With bitter flavouring (and no seasoning), the goose will finally cook in its own juices.
The revolution will not be televised, when their false reign is in decline
A long-standing battle will have been fought and won in many hearts and many minds
The revolution will not be televised, but it will be omnipresent when it arrives
Society will be egalitarian and racial hatred won’t survive.
Wayne Reid, Professional Officer, BASW