4 June 2012
"Oh this is so typical of Mr Past," Exclaimed a voice quite irate. "He was supposed to be here an hour ago, To start off our debate."
"Fret not, Mr Present" came a reply from behind, As Mr Past stepped into the light. "I was here long before you arrived, Forgive me if I gave you a fright."
"Mr Future will be here shortly, And then we can begin. Ah, as I speak he arrives at the door, Hello friend, do come on in."
So at last the three were gathered, Having risked breaking time and space. For they had gathered here to argue, Which of them should be given first place.
"It's clear gentlemen that I'm the winner," Proclaimed loudly Mr Past. "Your domains are but fleeting, Whereas mine will forever last."
"Hold on a second!" said Mr Future, "Now that's not very fair. You know as well as I do, That without me you would not be there."
"If I may interject," said Mr Present, "It is I who defines you both. Without me, you would not exist; To your concepts I give much growth."
And so the debate raged on and on, Louder and louder it became. It attracted the attention of others, All of whom tried their hand at the game.
Night and Day got involved, Dusk and Dawn showed up too. Even Twilight made an appearance, Yet a victor was nowhere in view.
News of the fight traversed the cosmos, A small gang did appear then: It was Mr Then, Mr Now, and the odd Mr Soon-To-Happen.
The latter of these in particular Did add much confusion to the scene. For a clarification of how long 'soon' is, There has never truly been.
Several eons later Mr Past raised his voice, And addressed the entire company. "We've been at this so long, yet I fear we may Have to agree to disagree."
The huge crowd grumbled loudly, But it knew he was ultimately right. And so, with that they departed Into the conceptual night.
High above them Mrs Time smiled, And laughed to herself with glee. "Well that was fun," she chuckled, "But everyone knows the real winner is me!"
A Timely Decision • Opuss № I