We’ll Remain!

Occupation Press Release 2/12/2010 For Immediate Release

One cold, cold day in late November
Almost before anyone can remember
Some occupiers  wanting to fight the power
Came and settled in Appleton Tower

Many floors above, a bunch of geeks
Most of whom had not slept for weeks
Observed this sudden visit below
Took a minute off work to enjoy the show

They were there to protest, they claimed
To make the Lib Dems feel ashamed
About breaking their promises on education
And according to many, letting down the nation

Us informaticians were angry at first
We muttered, complained and angrily cursed
“What are these people try’n to achieve?
We want them to get out, we want them to leave!”

But after a while we all settled down
Got used to these strangers and their Apple Town
We settled back into our digital bliss
We had coursework to do and sleep to dismiss

They stayed in our building for quite a long while
Lingering there like a strange system-file
But next time you enter our home like a flock
Could you perhaps be as kind as to knock?

But now you are leaving us geeks behind
We hope that you haven’t found us too unkind
Take care when you leave, avoid the fresh air
If you want to pop in, we will always be here

So this is goodbye, this is farewell
We hope you enjoyed your stay in our hotel
Whilst you are dispersing, setting out on new missions
We’ll remain here for ever, signed, the Informaticians