Van Helsing © 2010 Tom Hoelle

I saw her face and I knew then

Through raging eyes in porcelain skin

She’s not well I said at last

With symptoms come from ages past

Returned again to take us to task

Concealed in disbelief he’ll fester

Well, this one’s real – this one we’ll fight

Since history’s written by the victor

And a tale that’s told grows bold and richer

We’ll once again prove might makes right

  ( - chant - )

  (What about the puncture wounds on her neck?)

  (And what about the blood loss… Yeah, what about that?)

  (And what’s with all the garlic hanging on the walls?)

  (It seems a little odd to be a Doctor’s call)

I can’t tell you all my reasons for concern just yet

  (What about the lunatic recently found?)

  (This all started happening when he came around)

  (And what about the lease on that broken down estate?)

  (With earth being brought in crate by crate)

Your simple minds can’t fathom how this evil got inside your sweet coquette

  (And what about that ship that docked without a crew?)

  (Is it reasonable to think that it’s a part of this too?)

  (Is it some kinda’ plaque that’ll ravage our town?)

  (Or the devil come to turn the place upside down?)

She’s the devil’s concubine – but there’s no time for regrets

It’s imperative I show you how to take on and defeat this ancient threat

  (What about the puncture wounds on her neck?)

  (And what about the blood loss… Yeah, what about that?)

  (And what’s with all the garlic hanging on the walls?)

  (It seems a little odd to be a Doctor’s call)

I can’t deal with this alone – I’ll need your help

  (What about the lunatic recently found?)

  (This all started happening when he came around)

  (And what about the lease on that broken down estate?)

  (With earth being brought in crate by crate)

Your precious Lucy’s caught in his spell – see for your self

  (And what about that ship that docked without a crew?)

  (Is it reasonable to think that it’s a part of this too?)

  (Is it some kinda plaque that’ll ravage our town?)

  (Or the devil come to turn the place upside down?)

Who knows who could be next – if this goes on unabated

With his quest unrestrained – his hunger won’t be sated

-          Bridge –

If I told you all the things that I’ve seen in my life

You’d probably think it’s all a pack of lies

I sometimes doubt myself but then I realize

We can idolize or demonize at will

Just pick the side that suits your skills

Maneuver… Outflank… Move in for the kill

And never stop fighting until…

No one’s left, to feel bereft or rebuild

…and by the way, Lucy’s gone!

  (So what do we got to do to make him pay?)

  (For the evil that he wrought – Doctor, what do you have to say?)

  (Think about Lucy, can you feel the rage?)

  (Show us what to do, Doctor, lead the way!)

First, we find him – and the place where he hides

To Carfax Abbey – and the crates full of earth where he lies

As the name implies - this piece reflects the sobering task facing Professor Van Helsing when called in to deal with an obscure disease that seems to be suddenly afflicting certain townspeople.  Knowing immediately what he's up against, he sets out to convince the rest, while still answering their many questions about the ghastly events taking place!  Van Helsing knows what lies ahead... is he up for the task?  ...are they up for the task?