Musical Duo
This pair of short, music-related verse was loosely inspired by this week’s Totally Optional Prompt.
Musical Question
By Madeleine Begun Kane
I watch a flautist play the flute.
She’s really great—there’s no dispute.
Distraction strikes: I know it’s moot,
But why don’t lautists play the lute?
Second Chair Blues (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
“I play second chair symphony flute,”
Said the flautist. (”My wife plays the lute.”)
“How I wish I had clout!
Then I’d fire the lout
Who plays first chair. He’s here cause he’s cute.”
(You can find more of my song parodies here.)
Technorati Tags: Musical Verse, Music Poems, Flute Humor, Lute Limerick, Musical Instruments, Symphony Humor
October 18th, 2007 at 4:14 am
I like the first one particularly - language is strange isn’t it?
October 18th, 2007 at 4:22 am
Both of these really tickled me………’lautists’ is wonderful and the cute guy, yep there’s always one!
October 18th, 2007 at 5:11 am
This summer on a tour, we had to compose limericks and turn them in. They are quite fun for speaking exactly to the point. English has so many odd names, terms and pronunciations, you must have a blast with this form. Both are wonderful (I played first chair trombone–wonder if there was any jealousy?)
http://collectingmythoughts.blogspot.com/2007/10/4230-totally-optional-prompts-alumni-of.html
October 18th, 2007 at 6:49 am
love the word play
October 18th, 2007 at 7:22 am
very clever.. enjoyed them both….
October 18th, 2007 at 7:52 am
I enjoyed reading both of these.
Christy
October 18th, 2007 at 11:16 am
I liked the musical one. It sticks out!!
October 18th, 2007 at 11:21 am
I liked the limerick.. somethings really attractive in it.
October 18th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Yay! I love those two.
October 18th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Brilliant. Both an excellent (& rare) combination of technical expertise & real humour.
October 18th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Laughing. These were fun and clever!
October 19th, 2007 at 1:27 am
Clever, thanks.
October 20th, 2007 at 7:57 am
These are just plain fun. Fun to read and fun to say out loud.
October 23rd, 2007 at 7:28 pm
These are both great!
The first reminds me of a comedy bit that Shelley Berman used to do - one Kleenex, two Kleeneces - one sheriff, two sheriffim - and so on.
The second takes me back to high school band!
October 24th, 2007 at 3:18 am
Thanks so much, everyone. I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
October 25th, 2007 at 10:13 am
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