[X4StringDrive]

The poem before the song...

Staring at the flickering screen
my eyes begin to numb
I go and grab some more caffeine
what have I now done
an office chair at home so plush
tucked in a corner space
just sitting here when came a rush
brought a smile right to my face
its 1 AM this days been long
its time I go to bed
I'll close this out with a new song
that just popped in my head


Our University song
By X4 Kenny

Vs1
Finger picking killer slide
hybrid playing too
gear reviews and improv help
all stuff you never knew

Vs2
Guitar techs and guru mods
featured members radio
backing tracks all kind of facts
even on home studios

Chorus
G F B&B
the only place you need to be
you'll be the best with your degree
from Lorange & Mullins University

Vs3
Guitar news and polling booths
great troubleshooting threads
get feedback on your playing
and showcase your best shreds

Vs4
Collaborations archive files
a music lounge to rest
Teachers, Idols, Specialist
this forum is the best

Chorus
G F B&B
the only place you need to be
you'll be the best with your degree
from Lorange & Mullins University

[X4StringDrive]

I'm up for the game
if it causes no pain
its entertaining with learning as well
as long as Clancy doesn't mind
the bandwidth for these lines
I think continuing this would be swell

What would make it a treat
and really be sweet
is if more than the two of us play
should we move some of this thread
to the music lounge instead
or leave it here and hope not for decay

[knight46]

It comes to my mind
That you both have to much time
On your hands at this juction of life
My advice on this matter
Is to continue this chatter
Unless it causes to much strife.

[starsailor]

This thread seems to have picked up
I'm surprised that it continued
Apologies for butting in
Please don't think me rude

I couldn't help myself you see
Have an addiction to poetry
Best make this the final verse
Before I make you posters curse

[X4StringDrive]

Starsailor and Knight
this is such a delight
to have more playing along
in case some here don't know it
the skills of a poet
to me write the best kinds of song

[starsailor]

A never ending thread it seems
Of poetry and rhyme
I can't think of a better way
To pass away the time
There's hoovering
And other chores
But that bores me to tears
I much prefer
Being a songster
Hanging out with my peers

[knight46]

If you sail by a star
With light from afar
Or run a drive with 4 strings
One thing is for sure
Your poety is pure
If you write from what your heart brings

[X4StringDrive]

Carrying on from the line "your heart brings"
it really is easy if you listen when it sings
your heart never lies its feelings are right
believe you found the key thankyou Knight

[starsailor]

Carrying on from thankyou Knight

Thankyou Knight the key you found
A heartfelt song it does resound
Echoes softly with an air
Of love and life and constant care
The melody makes one aware
They'll always be a friend out there

It rhymes a lot of this I know
Methinks it's time for me to go

[X4StringDrive]

They'll always be a friend out there
one who's true and will always care
and that makes life much more fun
to share with those the love of song
and not point out just whats wrong
so thanks... you all are a true one

[carol m]

What a wonderful pleasure
And one that I treasure
To chat with you guys and have fun
It brings out the sun
And keeps the mind young -
Who cares if the housework’s not done.

There’s one thing I find
And its been on my mind
That in order to rhyme and to scan
We must turn off the noise
And the chatter of toys
To hear our own heart and its plan.

Time is a blessing
So too is confessing –
I’m loving this game using words.
This is University
It contains such diversity
But we may all be labelled as nerds.

I’m glad that you guys
Are so witty and wise
And have joined in this small slice of fun
It may not be a song
But its certainly long
And it brings us together as one.

Moving this thread
Sure does fill me with dread
The job would be tedious and long
Perhaps our salvation
Needs more motivation -
Can we turn it somehow into song?

[X4StringDrive]

Maybe we should check
with administrator terms
last thing we want
is an open can of worms

I see this as part
of song writing skills
to see it stop now
would give me the chills

I guess we should ask
for a wee bitty glancy
from our beautiful hostess
the fabulous Miss Clancy

We'll know where we stand
with these forum rules
and not appear to some
as a bunch of ol fools

No need to move threads
if its quite the chore
Happy right here
if we can post some more

But if it comes to an end
Let me assure you this
its been so very nice
sharing in this bliss

[carol m]

I'll ask for a ruling
On this venture of pooling
Our rhyming and jesting and glee
Who knows, but what's certain
It won't bring down the curtain
And at least it has all been for free.

If we have to remove
To a place more approved
It is not such a difficult task
Its more that I'm lazy
And the cut-off point's hazy
And in sun-shine I rather would bask.

[X4StringDrive]

Your a heck of a trooper
no not a party pooper
good luck with whatever may fall
if our luck holds true
and we get to keep this zoo
where it starts doesn't matter at all

just use the skills of your pen
jot down some magic again
that would lead us off all anew
don't know how it read
but the idea of a thread
was to see if we could reach more of the crew

[carol m]

Yes, the more is the merrier
Not to sit on their derriere
Just judging on other one's talents
It's so good to do collab
At least have a good stab
Else wind up like poor Richie Valence (ouch, sorry)

[carol m]

To lead off anew
With a topic or two
Is not something easy or simple
I am more of a follower
I suppose I’m just hollower - (but)
I’ve just got to rhyme simple with pimple!


After such lapse in taste
I will move on with haste
But I seem to be stuck with the Limerick
It is only one choice
For the rhyming of voice
I hope for your sake, you’re not sick of it.

Please help me to change
From this limited range
Of rhyming and rhythm and such
If I could just do it
(Please pass me the cruet)
I fear that I’m quite out of touch.


Rhythm and blues
Is the cadence I choose
But I can’t seem to find my way back
I am stuck with this verse
Like its some kind of curse -
It’s not that I’m lazy or slack.

Good news from our Clancy!
It seems she don’t fancy
The great task of moving it either
It’s up to us now
To furrow the brow
And come up with something to please her.