I had considered doing this for sometime, and what the hay, let's go for it!
Take this poem I wrote from the "Famous Quoted Line Poetry Contest."
Night of the Demon
Trying to fall asleep but the reality
There is a nightmare crouched on my chest
Now he could be delusion, a night time illusion
All that I know is that he keeps me from my rest
I put on a CD, of sounds of serenity
Didn't block the eyes of the demon in my view
He digs in his back claws, torments me without cause
I need my sleep but what the hell can I do?
Tossing and turning, my eyes red and burning
There's still the weight of a demon in my view
I'm getting frantic, headed for major panic
Wonder if he'd move on if he swallowed a bullet or two?
Pendragon
(C) 6/25/2013
Now go back, and read again. It is written to the tune of Jimmy Buffet's hit song "Margaritaville" Only the verses, not the chorus. Try singing it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue2-ZVxpVjc
Now this contest is simple. You get a song, if your are not familiar with the tune, post a link to it. You then write a poem that can be sung to the tune given. Could be fun, if you are willing to try.
First song for the first contest:
Have a Nice Day--Bon Jovi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeVWPz-fcR0
I will see what kind of turnout we have, and then post a deadline. What do have to loose? The poem can be on anything as long as it fits the tune.