The little boy in the hat said,
"Tick tock goes the magic clock."
Wind it up, wind it down,
And watch the orderly frown.

Join the dance of cogs and springs,
A world where no one has strings.
Atop the toy box, secrets hum,
Like stories left undone.

Turn the crank and see where it goes!
Or perhaps twist the serpent for a new chant.