Roll up, roll up for the best show on Earth

Ladies and gents I would like to present The most fabulous new show on Earth. Please welcome the cast to perform here for you, A production called Time For Rebirth. The snowdrops have ushered us in from the cold, A precursor to what you will see. And if I may add, though I’m sure that you know, Every year the performance

is free. Roll out the green carpet, lights, action, let’s go! You’ll love what our cast have to bring. Now raise up your spirits and give a big hand. We are here to present to you spring! The first to perform, without whom there’s no show, Here to undo what winter has done, Please lift up your faces and welcome our star, I would like to present to you — Sun! If any performer can cause you to smile And to bask in his glow, this one can. He’s the best in the business, I’m sure you’ll agree, He’s the ultimate show warm-up man. The daffodils follow and trumpet fanfares Of colour and smells we adore. Now can I ask that you lend your support As the rest of the cast take the floor? Though at first they are shy and reluctant to show These performers will see off the gloom. These new budding talents, before very long, Will amaze us when they’re in full bloom. This chorus of beauties performs with such heart, They will leave you all calling: ‘Encore!’ Our next performance, called Summer Is Here Is one you will all surely adore. But that’s in rehearsal, not ready as yet. Who knows what that new show will bring? So sit back, enjoy all the sights, sounds and smells Of the best show on Earth! Here is spring!

Judith Blatherwick, Garvald, East Lothian.