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For Miranda Hawley's Summer Or Christmas Song Parody Poetry Contest

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Summertime Rocks

Sing to the tune of Jingle Bell Rock:

Summertime, summertime, summer time rocks.
Summertime comes and kids yell hurrah.
Bikin’ and swimmin’ at some park’s big pool;
in the summertime, no more school!

Summertime, summertime, summertime rocks.
Summertime’s fun when school is all done.
Playin’ and stayin’ in summer time’s mood,
good times are pursued!

Barbecue time is a great time
with family outdoors.
Barbecue time is the best time
to roast hot dogs and to have s’mores!

Oh what fun – here it comes – Fourth of July -
summer time’s big event.
Picnics, parades, and then watchin’ the sky
for the fireworks’ ascent.

Summertime, summertime, summertime rocks.
Summertime comes and kids yell hurrah.
Bikin’ and swimmin’ at some park’s big pool;
in the summertime, no more school!

Summertime, summertime, summertime rocks.
Summertime’s fun when school is all done.
Playin’ and stayin’ in summer time’s mood,
good times are pursued!

Disneyland or the beach – fun times for all.
Hosing down, lose those socks!
Baseball and snow cones and havin’ a ball.
That’s 'cause summertime,
that’s 'cause summertime,
that’s 'cause summertime rocks!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Edmonds  Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 5:32 PM
This really does rock Andrea, a great parody to sing to. Well done! - Congratulations, Belle
One Avatar
January 5, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Congrats on your HM...
Hawley Avatar
January 4, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Congratulations on your win in my contest, and yes, even honorable mention was a win sort of.
Kendrick Avatar
December 28, 2023 at 4:11 AM
Maybe it will be sung to the tune of Jingle Bells and become a famous song. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
Sangster - K Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Sounds like a lovely summer of fun Andea :-) Your poem rocks perfectly in time to the Jingle bell rock. Love it! Smiles, Anne :-)
Ashley Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Dear Andrea, your rhythmic rockin' "summertime rocks" is ingenious! A perfect pairing of melody and parody! The joyful essence of summer captured in the lively lyrical lilt of a Christmas favorite. You never fail to amaze me! :) Warmest wishes for a happy holiday season, my friend.. ~Susan
Empress Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 6:49 AM
This is so soul warming to read and has a beat to it too, beautifully flowing lyrics so well written dear andrea. I bet summer is your fave season? You do these different prompts so well, and nail them as always.im sure this will score high. I hope so as it feels like a heartfelt song. Sending you light always.
Sharma  Avatar
December 22, 2023 at 1:16 AM
Oh my, your creative skills shine with resplendence here, dear Andrea! This is such a joyful poem, hued with delightful ambience of the summertime that spreads so much splendor... This is quite resonating for me because I believe that I'm a summer girl haha, maybe because my birthday comes in April, but still.. Loved reading this creation, beautiful poetess, what a gorgeous talent you have, this flows in a melodious way :)
Beaufort Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 8:00 PM
You constantly amaze with your versatility and production. What a great mind you have! And....this is a lot of fun to try and match with the melody. TY
Jones Avatar
December 21, 2023 at 4:54 PM
This is so fun! I love it and can just hear the melody. Great job. Good luck in the contest!
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