[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

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

[starsailor]

I think we should have another stab at a song
Write and compose it, and then sing along
A collaboration from beginning to end
Would be quite special we'll set a new trend
We should all get something from such an endeavour
What do you think, could this plan work
Or would it just drive us all quite berserk

I've started talking in rhyme at home do I need therapy

[carol m]

To make stuff that sings, makes good sense to me
And don't worry Ken, I'm not feeling scolded
It's maybe the way that the rhyming unfolded-
I'll go happily along with a rhyme and a song
A bus with no driver could never last long.
You should be captain of this little ship
I'm not one to mutiny, not even a bit
It's just that I saw you were not well at ease
With such looseness and chaos upon these high seas.

I seem to be mixing my metaphors now
What I need is a Captain up there in the prow
To guide me from all of my very loose ways.
And, as you are the guy with very the best map
I think I should shut up and stop all this.............

[carol m]

I find that now I'm not rehearsing-
It's head to page in all my versing.
I think this might be a mistake
(And as for nerve it takes the cake)
I'm mindful of Les Jones' great adage
That, if you want to craft a package
Full of joy and added meaning
Avoiding flubs (they're so demeaning)
The re-write's always quite essential
Especially in matters existential.

Note to Chris, the answer's yes
Your brain is clearly in a mess
Mine is too, so don't feel bad
I'm going to blame mine on my Dad.

[X4StringDrive]

Any direction is fine by me
our bus is a boat out to sea
was only a thought not a plea
my mind it does often flee
has the size of a geen pea
just to play brings it glee
at least to some degree
but at last I must decree
I'd make a lousy emcee
take my name off the marquee
things work out I guarantee
now this verse I'll set free
I hear you laughing tee hee

[carol m]

Laughter spreads around the world
As our ship its sail unfurls
It spreads its wings, or sails..whatever
Just like that famous ship Endeavor (look it up!)

[starsailor]

Captain Cook, was a famous sailor
He discovered Australia
But he overestimated his popularity
And got bumped off in Hawaii
I think

[carol m]

Well done Chris, you've earned top marks
In Australia, there are some parks
That bear the name of Captain Cook
Who thought he didn't need to look
For natives who, in anger, not fear
Felled him with a trusty spear.

[X4StringDrive]

And so with my name as Cook
I always do a double look
don't want to feel the hook
of being offed like in the book

My brothers name is James as well
not much to say just thought I'd tell

[starsailor]

Captain Cook he came unstuck
He should have taken care
Did he discover Australia
History says oh yeah
But according to the Natives
It was already there

[carol m]

I notice that you rhyme Australia
With that wondrous title, Sailor
People here get pessimistic
Sometimes even solipsistic.
What words rhyme with our Australia?
Apart from 'dahlia' ? - only 'failure'

What does it mean, I hear you ask
Solipsistic????????.....my $#*@
Well I'm not sure, I put my cup down
Looked it up, and with a deep frown
In the book where words are found
I searched and searched, down and around
But couldn't find it anywhere
(I fear my spelling's au contraire)
But its a word, I can assure you
But useful entries? there were too few.

[carol m]

In matters called 'other'
I've heard from my brother
Who thinks I'm both silly and daft -
Oh dear it's returning
The limerick's burning
A hole in what some say's my craft.

[carol m]

I heard that sometimes people say
'Too many cooks can spoil your day'
I for one, do not believe it
We have one that's quite a hit
(Notice that I rhyme with care
Little kiddies, not to scare)
Our Cooks (and Sailors) all have class
And licences to drive, real fast
(That was tricky, words that rhyme
Though tempting, can be out of line)
How to end this little ditty?
Oh temptation......what a pity
High moral standards are required
Or memberships could get expired!

[Aunt Doty]

All of you are really great lyricist
When God gave rhymes I was missed.
It seems to come so easy for some
But when I try I just feel dumb!

I think I'll just stand by and observe
I just don't have enough nerve
To test my skills against the best,
I think I'll just give it rest!

I'll continue to check in when I'm on
To see where the verse has flown
It has wings that soar away up high
You never know where it might fly.

Sorry, I'm not lyrically bent
I just don't have the talent
of Carol, Kenny or Starsailor
At verse I'm just a failure.

This is fun, but it strains my brain so I refrain, since I really don't like pain!!!!!

[X4StringDrive]

it gets much easier as you go along
its just a way of saying words in song
it starts out just like a letter
keep at it and you'll get better
we weren't born with this thats for sure
and yes some times its pure torture
but don't give up and leave us dry
you don't want to see me cry


Heres where I get my help...just type a word then "go get it"
RhymeZone: sure

Besides I thought that was great!

[Aunt Doty]

Neat site Kenny!