| I am a villain, brave and bold, |
| With crimes un-numbered, sins un-told. |
| I prey on both the young and old, |
| Defy me if you dare! |
| And oft young maidens I've cajoled |
| Until their fortunes I controlled, |
| Then ran off with their jewels and gold. |
| So heroines -- beware! |
| I am a villain, all deceit. |
| Oh, how I love to lie and cheat! |
| My schemes have never known defeat, |
| I'm master of my trade. |
| And if the hero I should meet |
| I'll lure him into my retreat, |
| And chain him by his hands and feet |
| Until the ransom's paid. |
| I am a villain, through and through, |
| With magic powers hitherto |
| Unknown without a witches brew. |
| (I've tried 'em once or twice.) |
| And at some secret rendezvous, |
| My evil plotting I'll pursue, |
| To grab the girl, or maybe -- you! |
| Now wouldn't that be nice? |
| So when the clocks at midnight chime, |
| You'll find me working overtime |
| To perpetrate my latest crime, |
| Disguised with mask or scarf. |
| And as I slither from the slime |
| And wallow in the grease and grime, |
| I'll wreck your village pantomime! |
| (Exit, with evil laugh.) |
| © Leonard Morley 2009 |