Glad To Be A Dalek

I'm not your av'rage Dalek,

You know the sort I mean,

All bent on domination;

Giving vent to all that spleen.

I like to think I'm diff'rent

From other Dalek crew,
Who keep emotions hidden
While exterminating you.
I don't agree with killing,
With plans to subjugate.
The Universe is lovely
And I find it hard to hate.
In fact, I've got my own plan;
I'm working from within!
I'm teaching other Daleks
How to knit and sew and spin.
I run a secret workshop
Where Daleks can relax

And find their inner Dalek;

Get the monkey off their backs.

We try to be creative;

To make things, not destroy.

I run a Dalek choir

Learning Ludwig's 'Ode To Joy'.

So if you see a Dalek

In homeknit wool poncho,

Don't run off in a panic,

Come across and say 'Hello!'

JH

Copyright © 2011 Jonathan Humble