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Nietzsche got it wrong And though I’ve often heard it said I think I’m sure of it myself Yes - I know I am not dead I never died, nor was I born I am older than the Earth And as for all the stars around I oversaw their birth I am ancient. Modern. Wise Sager than the sage Though not as great as once I was But I put that down to age I remember when I started On a creative cuisine quest I had a lot of great ideas I did what I do best I put everything together Stirred it all in one big pan Left it on the kitchen stove And returned to a big bang The house was in pure turmoil Matter spread everywhere I went up to have a shower (Well, I had to wash my hair) On returning through the dining room I found a small blue orb A beautiful little watery rock And my attention was absorbed So I did a bit of dabbling Gave it life, with cunning stealth And having spent some time on that I left it on a shelf Then I got a little peckish Needed to eat and breathe and stop I was disarray, what can I say... I went down to the shop But unlike my other projects (those where I cook and bake) This one got away from me; Leaving the house was a mistake On my return, I was to learn That everything had spread The kitchen was now 5 miles wide Geography hurt my head I thought I’d spotted a hint of blue In the corner of my eye But as I moved towards it It rolled to who knows where or why Since then, the house just onward grew Meanwhile, I get ever old I wonder how that rock is getting on Out there in the cold Now and then, I’ll hear a bit Crackling through my radio And though some seem to think that I’m long gone It’s still there - that’s good to know I do keep looking for it It’s what I have to do I’m forever hunting for that magic globe But next time, I’ll just make stew
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