Union Jack (Aerra Carnicom)‘The Inclusivity Policy of a British School’: A Poem by Susan Jarvis Bryant The Society July 20, 2025 Poetry, Satire 1 Comment . The Inclusivity Policy of a British School —on a 12-year-old student in Britain being barred from making a speech about being British on Culture Celebration Day Celebrate your race with jubilation. Flaunt your flag with fervent glee and grit. Revel with elation in your nation— But not if you’re a lousy little Brit. Crow about your customs with conviction. Your culture is a captivating hit— Unless of course you’re cursed with the affliction Of being born a boring, two-bit Brit. Gleam in garb that hollers patriotic. Prance with pride and shimmer in your kit. Such swagger will be lauded as exotic— But only if you’re not a lowly Brit. Blast your roaring anthem of devotion In notes that soar where scores of angels flit. Praise with haughty warbles of emotion— But not if you’re a worthless, wretched Brit. You have the front to wave a Union Jack? Make sure you watch your treasonous British back! . . Susan Jarvis Bryant is a poet originally from the U.K., now living on the Gulf Coast of Texas. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. ***Read Our Comments Policy Here*** One Response Mark Stellinga July 20, 2025 Susan, Connie & I, too, are extremely disheartened by the surge of ‘anti-American’ born-an’-raised-Americans (??) we now encounter so much more often than when we were in our teens (the 60s) – and am not at all surprised that you, as well, are feeling so rejected, so alienated by, and so resentful of a rapidly growing number of your fellow Brits. Thankfully, what’s most important is that we poets know that we’re right about what we write about – as YOU’ve always been and are with this little fireball. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Mark Stellinga July 20, 2025 Susan, Connie & I, too, are extremely disheartened by the surge of ‘anti-American’ born-an’-raised-Americans (??) we now encounter so much more often than when we were in our teens (the 60s) – and am not at all surprised that you, as well, are feeling so rejected, so alienated by, and so resentful of a rapidly growing number of your fellow Brits. Thankfully, what’s most important is that we poets know that we’re right about what we write about – as YOU’ve always been and are with this little fireball. Reply
