Offensive jokes
In Bars and Resturants
Are to be against the Law
Anyone who is offended
Can be charged
And who is sure
What it is that can be called
Offensive
Hateful impertinent even unpleasant
It’s a very woolly area
Honestly one, one can’t ignore
Such an Act
Possibly humour
Ideologies differ they
This ambiguous legislation
Brings with it so much real dismay.
Facial recognition software
Microphones soon all about
Who wants to go to Bars or Restaurants
Honestly this leaves us in doubt
Leisure always was a treasure
Now it’s hell apparently
Best stay in and watch a film
And just say nothing actually.
Rex Tyler is a Poet, Campaigner, former owner of an organic shop of 30 years, and Public Speaker living in Berkhamsted, UK.