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A Parody of Fiddler on the Roof

If I were a famous poet
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
All day long, I'd write a biddy biddy bum
If I were a famous man!
I wouldn't have to rhyme hard
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
If I were a biddy biddy famous yidle-diddle-didle-didle poet
I'd write an excellent epic full of great adventures that thrill the world,
And see the book reprinted several times
Some would be hard-bound and some just plain and cheap.
And sure I'd be famous and rich.
And I'll be a wealthy poet.
But the best part is that I'll win an Oscar
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
That's my greatest wish of all.

Alas…I’m not a poet at all.

Not to be sung :)

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Maria Williams

Date: 8/4/2024 5:38:00 AM

I love the light hearted tone of your parody of fiddler on the roof. Of course you're a great poet. Not to be sung? Strange that. I instantly started singing. lol. A great write dear Victor. hugs

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 8/2/2024 9:38:00 PM

But I think singing it would be fabulous. I like this crazy poem. The downside is, I think those famous poets became known after you-know-what. You are great at poetry now, so don't worry.

Yann Rolland

Date: 8/2/2024 12:28:00 AM

we all dream to be famous poets, humour is better i think; enjoyed your délicious poem

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/1/2024 9:51:00 PM

You're a great poet... dibba dibba dumb... you just don't know it... dibba dibba dumb! Great fun... this write. Big hugs

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/1/2024 1:58:00 PM

Your parody of the award winning song, from 'Fiddler on the Roof,' is just hilarious Victor! Delightful and fun. :)

Ink Empress

Date: 8/1/2024 1:50:00 PM

This somehow made me laugh, how clever witty and creatively delivered this is dear victor! I especially love “ If I were a biddy biddy famous yidle-diddle-didle-didle poet I'd write an excellent epic full of great adventures that thrill the world, And see the book reprinted several times” somehow those lines really made me smile a d the wordplay is brilliant and what an ending to this fun poem. Pleasure reading different themes from you always! You truly are a gifted poet worthy of all accolades

Silent One

Date: 8/1/2024 1:29:00 PM

This one made me smile.. Great use of language... And you are a poet...

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/1/2024 1:07:00 PM

An Oscar.??? Look Victor ( I have one of those And a Groover...You know from sesame street? Anyway I will be able to send you those if it Helps.?? LOL))) Good to read your lively write Mate.!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/1/2024 12:49:00 PM

Hmm, an Oscar. Maybe a Hugo award? this was funny and you put "not to be sung" in the wrong place. I was trying to sing this in my head!!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/1/2024 9:59:00 AM

Hi Victor, one can’t help but sing your words to the tune of Fiddler on the Roof. You did it well… Hugs, Beryl

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/1/2024 9:00:00 AM

Hi Victor, one of my favorite songs of all time. Thank you for referring me to your poem regarding my poem. I see what you mean from a different perspective!Unlike Tevya, I do not dream of being a great poet or having my name on a book I know that many have the dream. Not I. Doesn’t matter, I love the parody anyway. And I do like my poetry.! Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/1/2024 8:41:00 AM

Love your parody Victor, you're certainly a poet make no mistake. Tom

Paige Hind

Date: 8/1/2024 7:05:00 AM

Interesting, haven't watched the movie, lol

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/1/2024 8:51:00 AM

Paige and all,,you don’t need to see the movie, but, hearing the song is great fun and adds to the lyricism of Victor’s Parody. Go to you tube, type in.Fiddler on the roof, Traditions..you can will find many versions Pangie,Xx will help you appreciate his poem much more.))

Tom Woody

Date: 8/1/2024 5:45:00 AM

Love that movie. Yeah, none of us here are likely to ever be famous, but that's probably a good thing. Fame tends to destroy otherwise good people

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 8/1/2024 5:38:00 AM

Dear Victor, I loved this parody and almost wanted to sing it. LOL! The amazing things about us poets is that we can write just about anything with creativity and flair. Loved your humor! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Valsa George

Date: 8/1/2024 5:07:00 AM

You are a poet and a gifted poet too, dear Victor! Your poems are read by so many. Enjoyed reading your funny poem.

Hilo Poet

Date: 7/31/2024 11:40:00 PM

Reciprocity in rare form and in its early staging as a contagent performer, jolly good for us all if there'd be no cure. Nice job Victor ;)

I Am Anaya

Date: 7/31/2024 10:15:00 PM

"If I were a famous man! I wouldn't have to rhyme hard" this is really funny, I'm enjoying this parody so much. I'd seen Fiddler On The Roof yearly a Laemmle special. Clever and original! xo