15 April 2012
As I strolled down the street one evening In the distance I saw a large crowd Getting closer I saw a man on a box Waving and shouting out loud.
"Hello fine sir!" he called to me "Please sir, do join the queue. I promise a sight you never have seen, Something completely brand new."
"That's a bold claim," I responded "Don't you know who I am? I am Lord Hutchity-Clover-Bespink, King of the Invention Clan."
"I have heard the 2 O'clock phoenix sing I have eaten grapes that are blue, There is no sight I never have seen, To me there is nothing new."
"That is impressive," the man agreed "But nothing compared to this! For inside this tent is the new creation Of Dr Hans von Tulip-Besquiss."
I paused for a moment, then gave in, And joined the end of the queue. I had not heard of this doctor fellow, Perhaps... it was something new?
To pass the time spent in the queue I watched those who left the tent. Their eyes were wide, gleaming bright What ever could be so potent?
At long last the curtain was drawn And I was ushered inside. There I was left in total darkness Alone, without a guide.
"Behold," boomed a voice above my head "Something completely brand new." At once the tent was filled with light And a person flickered into view.
Who was this fine specimen of a man? Was this Dr Tulip-Besquiss? I raised my eyes to the roof of the tent, And asked "Pray tell, who is this?"
"Don't you recognise him?" came the response, "He is something completely brand new. Or more specifically," the voice now laughed, "He is the new version of you."
Five minutes later the curtain pulled back To reveal Lord Clover-Bespink His eyes were wide, gleaming bright, At least, it was him, I think...
Something Completely Brand New • Opuss № I