Write It to the Tune of ... Poetry Contest

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Originally Posted by YesNo

The one I remember started with "Jingle bells, shotgun shells" I can't remember the rest of it unfortunately.

Three days left for this contest!

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It went:

Jingle bells, shotgun shells
Santa Claus is dead
Some one took a thirty-eight
And shot him in the head

Around here, anyway!

Merry Christmas or holiday of your choice!

Pen

I think that's the one I heard. I sort of remember the second line now.

Merry Christmas, Pendragon!

I woke up this morning and saw that Santa made it last night. I also realized the deadline for this contest is today.

AuntShecky: Very funny and unique way to get two songs into one contest. I don't follow politics much, but where ever Snowden is, Merry Christmas.

Pendragon: It's nice to know Santa finally found year-round work. I was beginning to wonder what he did in July.

Gilliatt Gurgle: Like I realize I use 'like' too much myself, but if you like it, you like it.

Thanks to all for all the memories on Jingle Bells. It's hard to pick a winner from this batch, but here it goes!

The winner is Gilliatt Gurgle!

OMG!, like I'm ROFE (ecstatic)

Thanks.

For the nest tune let's try "I'm the Boss"
Not sure if Burl wrote it, but here's Burl Ives' recording of the song.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7hNYgoeFWDQ

When a man finally learns that life has its ups and downs,
Sometimes he's rich, but mostly he plays with clowns,
He needs some assistance to help him get through the day.
There's plenty of help for one willing to pay.

She's my shrink. There's no doubt of it.
She's my shrink. Can't get out of it.
She tells me I'm crazy. I tell her that she is, too.
Don't say I'm happy when I insist on feeling blue.

But if you can't pay, there's something you still might try.
Marry a shrink. She'll be there until you die.
She'll make your life happy, like it or not,
But what do you care? What else have you got?

She's my shrink. There's no doubt of it.
She's my shrink. Can't get out of it.
She tells me I'm crazy. I tell her that she is, too.
Don't say I'm happy when I insist on feeling blue.

Well Yes/No, looks like ole Burl just don't have the draw he used to.
I'll go ahead and declare you the winner and well deserved one at that, even though it was the only entry.
Nice witty entry.

Maybe you can find a tune to draw a little more interest.

Thanks, Gilliatt Gurgle.

The next tune is "Greensleeves". You can find the music with lyrics here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQiLSdMq6aM This link doesn't have anyone actually singing the lyrics which might help with creating new lyrics.

Here is some information on this old English folk song: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensleeves

The new lyrics don't have to be a parody. They just have to go with the song.

Deadline: February 14th, Valentine's Day.

It looks like I will have to extend this a couple weeks. The new deadline is the end of February.

What Doesn't Kill Me

What does not kill me makes me strong
So Nietzsche said and if he's not wrong
By now I should be freaking Superman
And I've stood my ground
Faced it like a man

This too is my blighted life
To be torn by sorrow, fear, and strife
This too is my rotted brain
Medications to dull the memory...

What does not kill me makes me strong
Foolish enough to fight when hope is gone
When comes the day that I must die
I shall close my eyes
And I'll touch the sky...

This is my waking dream
To be far more than what I seem
This shall be my dying hope
To touch the depths of entropy...

What does not kill me makes me strong
The courage in life to struggle on
To face each moment as it were my last
Leave a legacy
When I finally pass...

This too I will share with you
That I often walk without a clue
This too you should know
I don't give up all that easy...

Pendragon
(C) 2/23'2014

It looks like you are the winner by default, Pendragon, however, the poem deserved to win.

I often walk without a clue as well. I enjoyed your poem.

Congratulations!

Thanks. Let's try Bad Moon Rising by CCR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YlTU...yer_detailpage

I know the world is getting older.
I know that you'll be on your way.
I know what's bad will grow much bolder.
I know some dreams deserve to stray.

Stay with me tonight.
Time will make things right.
Leave when daybreak brings fresh light.

We wasted too much time together.
We will forget it all too soon.
We made the rain and windy weather.
We made the soft light of the moon.

Stay with me tonight.
Time will make things right.
Leave when daybreak brings fresh light.

Some day the world will forget us.
Some day the future will be here.
Some dreams will come and others let us
Begin with someone kind and near.

Stay with me tonight.
Time will make things right.
Leave when daybreak brings fresh light.

Anyone else? This one should be not all that hard! End of month, then I pull the plug...

:(

Congrats, Yesno!

And farewell. I stayed here for the poetry competitions which have now grown to the point of almost nothing. It' been fun. Love y'all.

Goodbye

Pendragon

Thanks, Pendragon! I hope to hear from you again. Best wishes.

I'll post another song tomorrow.