Big Brother

Fascism doesn't arrive Goose-stepping in jackboots Blaring trumpets It insinuates itself Slowly, stealthily, silently It is a state of mind I start by  Being neutral And end by Being neutered: No

Big Brother's Beard is Long and flowing Its hypnotic value Is forever growing Like that moving pipe The snake-charmer uses Our eyes keep following His beard's ruses And softly softly He murmurs