“Common sense and a sense of humour are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humour is just common sense, dancing.” - Clive James
This week, Poets and Storytellers United asked us to write “Something Good”, something uplifting, something hopeful or amusing. I have put my tongue firmly in my cheek and I am giving you a little humorous poem — some nonsense verse that takes a little swipe at my fellow academics, who sometimes are too serious for their own good!
An Academic Discourse
Two rabbits, some hares,
Were splitting their hairs:
Their intent to argue creation,
Rain, and such condensation.
Plink plonk!
A rat, a gnat and two moles
Were digging four holes,
Deep in which to inter:
Bread, butter, liqueur.
Oh, yes!
A frog from a bog and a hen
Constructed a large pen
To herd mewling cats,
All wearing elegant hats.
Meeeeeow….
A badger, a toad, carrying a load
Conversed in Morse code,
While giving great pain
To everyone’s brain.
Oh no!
And there were you, you and I,
And a blue-bottle fly,
Singing in tune under full moon,
Sometime in late June,
While pigs flew overhead
And our theories misled.
Mmmmm, Miss Lead!
Five bandits , two bears,
Were riding on mares.
Wanting to argue cognation
And establish their relation…
Cousins, I think!
A dog in a box, a robin, a fox
Looked at their clocks,
As teatime drew nigh
The tea in short supply!
How beastly!
A stoat and a goat, quick to emote,
Cried long in their boat,
Their tears enough, no surprise,
To make it capsize.
Blur gurgle!
And there were you, you and I,
And a blue-bottle fly,
Singing in tune under full moon,
Sometime in late June,
Eating butter and bread
Content and brain-dead!
Quite so!
The poem is set to music again, and you can find all my music in my “Otidorchestre” channel or listen to it on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Flo, Pandora, and other music sharing sites.
Please note that the song has been submitted to music sharing sites, but there is a variable period of delay until the song is publicly released. YouTube is generally the most prompt.
This week, Poets and Storytellers United asked us to write “Something Good”, something uplifting, something hopeful or amusing. I have put my tongue firmly in my cheek and I am giving you a little humorous poem — some nonsense verse that takes a little swipe at my fellow academics, who sometimes are too serious for their own good!
An Academic Discourse
Two rabbits, some hares,
Were splitting their hairs:
Their intent to argue creation,
Rain, and such condensation.
Plink plonk!
A rat, a gnat and two moles
Were digging four holes,
Deep in which to inter:
Bread, butter, liqueur.
Oh, yes!
A frog from a bog and a hen
Constructed a large pen
To herd mewling cats,
All wearing elegant hats.
Meeeeeow….
A badger, a toad, carrying a load
Conversed in Morse code,
While giving great pain
To everyone’s brain.
Oh no!
And there were you, you and I,
And a blue-bottle fly,
Singing in tune under full moon,
Sometime in late June,
While pigs flew overhead
And our theories misled.
Mmmmm, Miss Lead!
Five bandits , two bears,
Were riding on mares.
Wanting to argue cognation
And establish their relation…
Cousins, I think!
A dog in a box, a robin, a fox
Looked at their clocks,
As teatime drew nigh
The tea in short supply!
How beastly!
A stoat and a goat, quick to emote,
Cried long in their boat,
Their tears enough, no surprise,
To make it capsize.
Blur gurgle!
And there were you, you and I,
And a blue-bottle fly,
Singing in tune under full moon,
Sometime in late June,
Eating butter and bread
Content and brain-dead!
Quite so!
The poem is set to music again, and you can find all my music in my “Otidorchestre” channel or listen to it on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Flo, Pandora, and other music sharing sites.
Please note that the song has been submitted to music sharing sites, but there is a variable period of delay until the song is publicly released. YouTube is generally the most prompt.
Like all good humor does, you've given us something serious to consider ... brain-dead or not. :) Kerplunk!
ReplyDeleteAh, glad you read between the lines!
DeleteTrying to figure you out. 1. Make a list of animals you MIGHT use. 2. Choose which you will use. 2a. Toss aside ones you dislike. 2b. Lay out the ones you like best keeping in mind will be candidates for primary for a verse. 3. . . .
ReplyDeleteKeep in mind that I am 25 years, now retired 22 years more, college professor who knows Morse code as a first class amateur radio operator. NASA Aerospace Engineer 19 years before the college prof. And a Sunday Bible Class tescher 45 years.
Married 13 and so far 52 years, five kids, numerous grand kids, and greats and great greats.
And I try to write, mostly poetry in my spare time. Oh yes, travel, 82 or more countries and all 50 states, with 36 cruises.
All that to say I'll grade this poem as AAA+++, I LIKE IT.
Jim, it's not as complex as that. I just get an idea and then everything seems to fall into place around it, provided it's the first crucial domino that topples the rest. It all seems to fall into place. Great to learn something about your interesting life. Congratulations on achieving so much. Thank you for your appreciation of my poem.
DeleteLOL Reminiscent of The Owl and The Pussy Cat ( one of my favourite poems) singing by the light of the moon. Also there seems to have been a number of visits to the land where the bong trees grow which may have inspired this poem:) Love it.
ReplyDeleteYes, perhaps a subconscious influence there, Rall, as I like that poem too. Bong trees? Naaah, just a nice glass of red.
DeleteA fun write and enjoyed the Clive James quote at the start.
ReplyDeleteThank you, glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteI loved the first quote as well and enjoyed your playful poem
ReplyDeleteGood to see you liked it, Marja.
DeleteWhat a deliciously vibrant poem/song I love how you carried along from verse to verse - Jae
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jae!
DeleteWickedly accurate! (I'm not an academic, but sat in on many pretentious intellectual discussions in my far-off student days.) The musical version made it even funnier.
ReplyDeleteNice to see that you appreciated the satire, Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteThis was charmingly silly! I also appreciated the sharpness of the bite underneath the fun word play.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rommy!
DeleteHow I enjoyed this poem. The brain dead part was climactic. Superb.
ReplyDeleteThank you, kindly!
DeleteOh me, oh my!! What pure and utter delight. The smile now pasted on my face will remain for some time. The song in my heart as well!!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFive bandits, two bears...cousins? Probably!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you for sharing your talent with us
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