Sounds of Violence

Hello carpet my old friend
She knocked me down on you again
Because in the house I was softly creeping
I woke her up while she was sleeping
And the splinters that were planted in my brain
Still remain
Within the sounds of violence

In restless dreams she was alone
My drinking she would not condone
‘Neath the stairway she knocked me flat
Busted my head with a baseball bat
When my eyes went dark and my hearing became dull
She split my skull
And touched the sounds of violence

And with my bleeding head I saw
What was meant by shock and awe
And I wondered what she was thinking
She was screaming about my drinking
People writing poems that no one ever shared
I was so damn scared
Of her Sounds of violence

Fools  said I you do not know
When I fell I broke my toe
Hear my words that I might get first aid
In the bar is where I should have stayed
But my beer, like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the walls of violence

That is when I bowed and prayed
That I could go back to second grade
And then she flashed out her warning
I felt a concussion forming
And she told me that the words of the warning will be written on the kitchen walls
Not in the halls
And whispered in the sounds of violence.

Parody of
Simon and Garfunkels Sounds of Silence.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Okubo Avatar
May 4, 2010 at 6:31 AM
Wow ! Vince this is excellent.The reader could feel the wind of violence in your words. Very expressive indeed with great imagery. Excellent. Thank you for your kind comments.
A   Avatar
April 27, 2010 at 6:21 AM
this is awesome not funny do do real life violence, good luck in the contest, if it is not over just yet,..p.d.
Mason Avatar
April 25, 2010 at 4:14 PM
Great writing ... a sure winner in the contest!!
Babcock Avatar
April 22, 2010 at 9:16 AM
An excellent write Vince. God Bless Phyl
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 18, 2010 at 3:20 PM
Vince, Wow, Congratulations on your win. Your poem was clever and inventive and really enjoyable to read. So glad I didn't miss reading it. Blessings, Connie
Delacroix Avatar
April 17, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Congrats on your win in the contest. Best wishes, Caroline.
White Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Crazy man lol Congrats on your win Vince
Dietrich Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Hey, I knew this would do well! congratultions, Vince! Luv, andrea
M Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 6:32 PM
Hysterically funny! Excellent job on telling this tale and keeping the correct number of syllable to keep the ryhym in check. Enjoyed this splendidly humorous story!
Freeman Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 6:09 PM
Congratulations Vince on your second place win. Very worthy poem, Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Congrats Vince on your winning poem in Carolyn's contest ... great lyrics and great write for a fantastic win..luv.. "Sweetheart"
Richards Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 3:54 PM
As always....you keep us smiling laughing, and having fun!! Congratulations, Vince...great job! ~ Love, Carrie
Devonshire Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Congratulations on placing second in my contest, Vince. You did a great job and had me laughing out loud as I tried to sing along. Love, Carolyn
Buys Avatar
April 16, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Quickly popped in and was highly entertained by this poem. So very well done, made me smile and remember the original song fondly, was one of my all time favorites. Love Heidie.
Dietrich Avatar
April 15, 2010 at 3:17 PM
I really enjoyed this, Vince. the parodies are my favorites whenever we are doing song lyrics here! Thanks also for your funny remarks in my blog. Luv, andrea
Kendrick Avatar
April 14, 2010 at 5:30 PM
Ha! Ha!.....I hope that you learned your lesson and will be on good behavior from now on or leave...Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara
Thompson Avatar
April 13, 2010 at 6:19 PM
Dear Vince, Thanks for your kind words about my poem. I enjoyed your Sounds of Violence, a great parody! I want to come back and read more of your poetry because I like rhyming verses, and you do it so well. Love, Amy
Babcock Avatar
April 8, 2010 at 10:15 AM
An excellent write Vince. Good Luck in the contest. God Bless Phyl
Mehta Avatar
April 8, 2010 at 4:22 AM
Wish you all the best in the contest. I enjoyed
Chircop Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 10:59 PM
I enjoyed reading you this early morning here in Malta,Vince..great great write..Charma
Chircop Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 10:58 PM
I enjoyed reading you this early morning here in Malta,Vince..great great write..Charma
Sweetheart Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Excellent for the contest and good luck with this terrific piece ...great song u chose.. mine was Kodachrome entitled poem of Rocky Romance... so enjoyed your creative write tonight..luv.. "Sweetheart"
Ryerson Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Oh well, Vince...I WAS gonna' do one on that song but why bother now?...Hilarious stuff!! I can tell you know that song well!... By the way, 'The Graduate' is one of my all-time favorite movies...(And here's to you... Mrs Robinson!) - Tim
Amero Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 7:23 PM
Holy crap! This is awesome!
Richards Avatar
April 7, 2010 at 5:35 PM
I agree....this will be HOT very soon!!! What a great piece...you nailed it, Vince!!
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