[carol m]

If anyone feels they could give it a stab
Perhaps some loop rhythm, from some techy lab (about 95bpm!)
‘Coz in rapping, the beat’s, more important than bling -
And it kind of attracts me, ‘coz I don’t have to sing
I’d need to adopt, an American drawl
Up to now, all my rap, has been done with a shawl
I’ll have to learn first, how to make a long loop -
Then down a few quick ones, and maybe a scoop
Of ice-cream or two – you have to stay ‘cool’
And not drip on your shirt-front, or stammer and drool
I think that with rap, being ‘cool’ is the tool
But there’s no guarantee, I won’t sound like a fool.

Our American cousins, have a definite edge
When it comes to cool lingo, and placing a wedge
On a lyric that’s in need of a cool manly voice
But for me, I’m afraid, I am left with no choice

Was there ever a rapper who wasn’t a male?
I’m totally ignorant, in fact I turn pale
When it comes to the art of rapping a song
But sometimes I listen, and taggle along.

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Aunt Dot! you have joined us, it's been a bit lonely
All the students are off on some travel baloney - (a rhyming thing)
You have the advantage of a real Southern drawl
I may have to grovel, and tempt you and crawl
Even bribe you with promises of fame ever-after
If you'd rap a few lyrics, I'll promise - no laughter
Though that could be a promise that's quite hard to keep
It could maybe keep students away from their sleep
But I know you are game (in the best sort of way)
To challenge the boundaries and brighten our days!