Singing the Behind Bars Blues

I’m singing the Behind Bars Blues,
And thinking over my mistakes.
It’s hard to be here in my shoes.
I’m singing the Behind Bars Blues.
Parole will be such welcome news!
I look for hidden files in cakes.
I’m singing the Behind Bars Blues,
And thinking over my mistakes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sweetheart Avatar
May 29, 2011 at 4:25 PM
great form Jack and greater words to compliment the theme.. good luck in the contest.. super refrain luv..
Neels Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Jack what an enjoyable entry! Loved your humour and wit.. All the best for the contest ;) tc Wilma
Zzzzz Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 2:58 PM
A good take on a blues song with a slice of humour! Good one. All the best in the contest! Regards, Robert.
Mehta Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 1:31 PM
Hilarious and humorous approach to the theme of the contest, jack.
Dietrich Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 1:12 PM
APPLAUSE APPLAUSE BRAVO your first triolet is AWESOME. I enjoy the lines and they came together perfectly. Luv, Andrea
Foulk Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 1:09 PM
tell you what the next time i send your cake, there will be a file in there, so be careful where you bite down. this was a very creative and amusing piece of fine poetry.
Devonshire Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Yes, serving time in prison gives people a chance to think about correcting their ways, Jack. Laughed at the "hidden flies" line. Great entry for the contest. I'm not sure, but I think you may have to put the contest title on the entry. Wishing you success while I'm away. Love, Carolyn
Poet Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Excellent write jack!Best wishes......
Flanders Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Oh nice one, as hard a form of poetry to write as any. Enjoyed.
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