The Revolution Is Postponed

The revolution is postponed

until the towels are on,

so they once said.

Until 

last orders had been called

and the beer pumps

covered

with towels

to make it clear

that they would be pulled no more

that night,

ten minutes drinking up time

then it was, 

“do your talking

while you’re walking”,

we’ve had your money, now piss off,

and a beery smokey exit.

Unless

 there was a lock-in

in which case the revolution

would be postponed again.

Now they’re open all hours.

There’s no last orders,

no need of towels 

to cover the pumps.

No ten minutes 

allowed to drink up.

They’re open all hours

and the revolution is postponed.

Again.