Since Kevin hasn't fired me after the first poem, and I don't see any rampaging mobs with pitchforks outside my window (maybe I oughta doublecheck... yup, still clear), I figured I'd dust off another Jay Tea classic.
Some of the comments about my first poem I posted was that it lacked rhyme and meter, and was a bit on the dark side. I think this one addresses all three points.
This one was "inspired" (if I can use this word in this context) by a professor of mine. I originally wanted to title it "The Love Song Of Arthur X. XXX," but I thought that would be a bit much. Even without that, everyone knew who he was -- even the teacher (NOT the same guy).
I've found it's best enjoyed when read aloud, in a slightly buzzing monotone.
Drone
Standing all alone.
Drone, drone, drone.
Voice dry as a bone.
Drone, drone, drone.
To sleep he makes me prone.
Drone, drone, drone.
Too bored to even moan.
Drone, drone, drone.
Vanilla ice cream cone.
Drone, drone, drone.
We're in the twilight zone.
Drone, drone, drone.
Drone,
Drone,
Drone.
JGT
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I am the walrus, goo goo g’... (Below threshold)1. Posted by arb | April 27, 2005 6:21 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I am the walrus, goo goo g’joob.
1. Posted by arb | April 27, 2005 6:21 AM |
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Posted on April 27, 2005 06:21
2. Posted by Maggie | April 27, 2005 8:48 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
How sweet! A poem about Dan Rather.
2. Posted by Maggie | April 27, 2005 8:48 AM |
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3. Posted by Harvey | April 27, 2005 10:32 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Actually, if it were about Rather, it'd include the lines:
"Americans dead in war zone"
and
"We should leave Iraq alone"
:-)
3. Posted by Harvey | April 27, 2005 10:32 AM |
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4. Posted by McGehee | April 27, 2005 12:34 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
J., I never knew you were a fan of Ben Stein!
4. Posted by McGehee | April 27, 2005 12:34 PM |
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5. Posted by decatur | April 27, 2005 12:46 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Is it possible that the paucity of comment on your poems reflects an extraordinary level of good manners and restraint in your readership.
5. Posted by decatur | April 27, 2005 12:46 PM |
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Posted on April 27, 2005 12:46
6. Posted by Maggie | April 27, 2005 12:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Really, decatur, Jay's done a wonderful job demonstrating "American" haiku.
6. Posted by Maggie | April 27, 2005 12:55 PM |
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Posted on April 27, 2005 12:55
7. Posted by McCain | April 27, 2005 2:17 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Jay's new menacing poetry tactic should be an effective weapon against Hillary in '08. I can see no good counter-strategy for the liberals to defeat your powerful message.
7. Posted by McCain | April 27, 2005 2:17 PM |
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Posted on April 27, 2005 14:17
8. Posted by SilverBubble | April 27, 2005 2:40 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
*laughs*
8. Posted by SilverBubble | April 27, 2005 2:40 PM |
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Posted on April 27, 2005 14:40