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C J Dennis - The Day of UnrestC J Dennis - The Day of Unrest
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There ain`t enough of strikes an` things,   There ain`t enough of strife, There ain`t enough dislikes an` things   In this `ere modern life: `Ow can we `ope to `ave unrest When blokes don`t know that they`re oppressed? On Sundees they enjoy theirselves,   An` rush from trams an` trains When they could best employ theirselves   Be strikin` off their chains: `Ow can we bid their chains begone When blokes don`t know they got `em on? Give us a chance to speak with `em,   An` tell `em `ow they`re cursed. Give us an hour a week with them   So they can know the worst. `Ow can the crowd know they are slaves Unless the agitator raves? The people`s too contented, like,   Too much inclined to smile; An` views should be presented like   To make `em scowl a while. Let`s `ave a day of real unrest Just once a week for the oppressed.
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