Not 3 am, but the words would have been composed at around about three am - many years ago! I was ‘enjoying’ a legal dispute at the time. The dark of night, when sleep escapes and one finds oneself deep in thought! I had young children who were at various stages of their schooling. It struck me that I - and everyone I knew - had been subjected to a similar experience.
M******** stared at M. completely agog.
“I thought we were supposed to be going to court.”
“Court, my boy? Court? Why this is the highest court in the land.”
“You’re joking.”
“Of course I’m not joking. Watch. Listen. Learn. Pay attention.”
“Order! Order!”
"Madame Speaker, as I was saying before I was so
And then a flash of inspiration
Not to be feared
Nothing is to be feared.
“Order! Order! The Honourable Member knows the rules. Now will he please sit down.”
We need to weigh him.
He’s very tiny.
He’s perfect.
It’s time for his feed.
It’s time for his bath.
It’s time for his inoculation.
It’s time to get up.
It’s time to have breakfast.
It’s time to have lunch.
It’s time for tea.
Everythin stops for tea.
Tea, as in gee, did you notice how Naughty.
You naughty boy, stop that!
You naughty girl, stop that!
Ah… but didn’t you notice how naughty they were being.
It’s time to get up.
It’s time for your bottle.
No. Of course you can’t.
Don’t ask questions.
Stop crying.
Don’t be naughty.
You’re too old to do that.
Don’t cry.
Don’t ask why.
Stick a dummy in his mouth.
It’s time for his feed.
It’s time for his need.
It’s time for playschool.
Let’s see what shapes we can make.
It’s time to go home.
It’s time for dinner.
It’s tea time.
Don’t be naughty.
It’s time for Daddy to come home.
It’s time for school.
Time to bend him to our rule.
Time gentlemen, please.
Come along now, please.
It’s two seconds to midnight.
Time you weren’t here.
This coat, is it wise to give it to these people?
You’re questioning the wisdom of Christ?
Not exactly.
That’s exactly the way it is.
But how do I know that you’re not some kind of illusion?
I am.
Well, there you are.
Exactly. I am your illusion, your reality, your hopes, your dreams, your aspirations. I am everythin to you. The more you trust, the more I give.
Pressure? You talk of pressure?
I am the pressure - I am the blood
I am the wind, the rain and the flood!
I am life - I am death
I’m your first - and your final breath.
I am the fire that burns and the balm that sooths.
I am more than you think I am.
For example, I am
The wisdom of the sages
Who know not a thing.
I am the telephone - I am the ring
I am the apple - I am the core
I am the football match - I am the score
I am the dodo you thought was dead
I am the purple - I am the read
I am the things that you fear when you’re scared
I am the portion - I am the shared
I am the P in the Blockbuster show
I am the source of above and below
I am the up and the down in a lift
I am the giver - I am the gift
I am more than you’ll ever know what I can be
I am sure that you’ll never know what I can see
So you see,
It’s unwise to play games with those who have access to the best
Call it teacher training, call it just a little test.
I won’t say flying colours, did I pass or did I fail
In fact, I’m looking rather peaky, I’m looking rather pale.
But I mustn’t be complaining, I must grin and gently bear
Pretend it doesn’t bother me, pretend that I don’t care.
Pretend that I’m not angered, pretend I’m not in pain,
Pretend your loathsome conduct is not driving me insane.
So, girls…
I suppose the point I am trying to make - in the middle of the night, is
You have no idea what goes on in the offices of PCH&N.
The pen in hand, you understand
That, my child, I am.
The pickle in the pickle jar
The sweetness of the jam!
Love you more!