Telling

May I take this opportunity,

If I may be so bold?

Unaccustomed as I am, you see,

This story must be told.

Shall I start at the beginning, then

Or plough into the meat?
Ah, but I’m a vegetarian:

I’ll keep it short and sweet.

If I put it in a nutshell, will

You fully comprehend

Every twist and turn and gasp and thrill

From start to bitter end?

No, I’ll tell you all there is to tell –

There is no other way.
Is it 3 o’ clock? Oh, bloody Hell!

We’ll talk another day.