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Life is a song poetry contest 
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01/08/2004

Life is a song

Life is a song 
so tap one’s feet or bang a gong 
sometimes go wrong 
Who cares if short or pretty long
once we belong
Shake your booty in a sarong 
twerk that thin thong 
In California try a bong
just not too strong 
Whether alone or with a throng 
do bop along
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January 13, 2024 at 8:29 AM
Dear David Kavanagh, this actually made me smile and i love the sense of humor that flows within your well articulated lines that also has a pinch of profound truth and wisdom, so creative and lyrical! It has a catchy cadence! very lighthearted poem, and this line i can see through that “ Shake your booty in a sarong twerk that thin thong “ hah. I can literally see someone do that! Loved that! Thank you for sharing this. Congratulations on your win:
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Thanks so much IE, I honestly didn’t know what you’d make of this one, but I’m delighted you enjoyed the sarong thong line, I’ve seen it done on holiday many a time, I’m delighted with your placement, cheers David
Anaya Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Made me smile today, why not just be carefree , like a hippy a free spirit! What made you choose California? I think about cult leaders like Warren Jeffs and his followers, it's the young ones who are fooled. If life could only be a song for them.
Anaya Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 7:33 AM
I had just seen a documentary on Warren Jeffs, Latter Day Saints cult leader! haha. Yeah, Dave Navarro in both the Red Hot Chili Peppers & Janes Addiction-my guy. I really like your new vibe!
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 13, 2024 at 4:13 AM
I do love double comments Anaya, I was after listening to the Chili peppers on Spotify, and they inspired this little upbeat funk poem, they’re lyrically so California! So went with the Vibe, Jane’s Addiction is a kick ass band too, I think I’ll leave the (Cult)s out of this one although I do like their music! cheers David
Anaya Avatar
January 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM
I have a sarong, but I don't have a thong, ha and I am pretty long! I don't twerk I sway to try to match the rhythm and energy of the songs. (Jane's Addiction). it's different kind of poetry for you, gl in the contest.
Messina Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Bangagong' try that bong, do bop along! I like it, David. Best wishes in the contest.. Cheers Charlie
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 10, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Thanks Charlie, Yes a chill vibe going on, it certainly beats hopping along, without a song or a bong to trip over lol, cheers David
Boles Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Very easy going, and it's got a pleasant, fun beat to it! Cheers David...ab
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 9:06 AM
It’s got a mellow (ding dong) going on Anselmo, thanks so much, cheers David
May Avatar
January 8, 2024 at 3:02 PM
I like your use of Monorhyme in this write, David, best wishes in the contest
Kavanagh  Avatar
January 9, 2024 at 2:43 AM
Thanks Joseph, I’m delving into the light side of life here for a change, cheers David
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