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Chairman Fish's

Big

Red

Book

I'm a broken down man in a broken down vehicle,

Waiting for the breakdown van to appear.

I set out this morning,

Didn't think that there'd be trouble,

The engine started smoothly

And the lights came on.

No hint of problems,

Just a hint of the wind chill,

Turned on the ignition,

I was going, going, gone.

But, sitting in the office,

The snow came down steadily,

The car waited patiently,

Never shouting its alarm.

The lights continued blazing,

Draining the battery,

Once more I'd forgotten,

Causing automotive harm.

At the end of the day,

I got my comeuppance,

No spark from the spark plugs,

To the phone I had to go.

Rung up the AA,

Begging for assistance,

Feeling rather stupid,

And freezing and so -

I'm a broken down man in a broken down vehicle,

Waiting for the breakdown van to appear.

I'm a broken down man in a broken down vehicle,

When they come, I'll be ready, to let out one almighty cheer!

...~*© Stefan Lewis-Fish*~...
(23 March 1999)