When the Telescreens Went on the Blink

When the telescreens went on the blink,

A few took a lover

But, most, being fearful of Big Brother

Did not think

To riot. The Proles stayed quiet,

(Though members of the Thought Police

Where found drowned

In the poorer quarters of town).

Then, when the telescreens all got restored,

Things went on just as before.