The Banjo Boy

Banjo was a little boy
Not an instrument
Banjo spread lot's of joy
Everywhere he went

He was full of mischief
With a cheeky smile
Even though he was small
He knew how to beguile

He loved music and also liked to sing
As Banjo was his name
You would imagine he would like
To play an instrument with strings

This was not the case
He practised the violin
It was not suitable
And it hurt his chin

Banjo didn't want strings with bows
Or things you have to strum
Instruments you pluck or blow
He would rather play the drum

Banjo got his drum kit
It was on his ninth Birthday
He is in his element
And to play

It is very unusual
One can get quite overcome
To see a little Banjo
Play a big instrument like a drum

Ho, Hum
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Somadas Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 11:06 PM
So sweet and simple.. Let Banjo enjoy his Grandmother's poem like me.. Have a nice day Shirley..
Rose  Avatar
January 19, 2020 at 9:30 PM
Thank you for the gift of your poetry this evening: )Shirley
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January 19, 2020 at 10:51 PM
Thank you for reading my poem so pleased you enjoyed it Pixie. Banjo is my Grandson, he did get a drum set 3 months ago for his 9th Birthday... Best Wishes Shirley
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