WELCOME 21^ST CENTURY

The 20^th century walks toward the gallows
blindfolded

It's the last night of the year 2000

They've taken the blindfold off
but now it sees less than before

The double-beat of the drums begins

Should old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?

The final stroke of the clock
falls on its neck like a guillotine

Its head lies in a basket
with a shout frozen on its face

The new century leaps into the basket
and says: «Mama I'm hungry»

The head nurses it with its blood