Rooney Tunes
A Yankee Doodle for all time,
one can't deny, you were the guy.
Born with stardust in your eyes,
it's no surprise, you would rise!
A pistol in your pocket,
heaven knows of all that glows...
within your star,
you would go far!
The Andy Hardy that we knew
from way back then,
remember when?
And what a sight to see...
You would be free
to roam about...
There'd be no doubt.
The life and times for all to see.
The life...
of Mickey Rooney.
And what a mic you were,
back then.
You'd be a friend,
just you and joots!
To dance with Judy Garland,
and for sure, she was a darlin'.
Could she sing,
but you were king,
Rooney Tunes!
Then you moved on,
and it was Ava
in your life...
but there was strife!
With her and all your wives!
You would come home
without a home at all,
but you stood tall...
Rooney Tunes!
It was Rooney at the track,
and forever, you'd be back...
to play them all...
but came up short.
A song and dance man
for all time.
A Yankee Doodle...
if there ever was one!
Copyright © Robert Obrien | Year Posted 2016
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