A Rock and Roll Odyssey

poem by: Michael Wise
Written on Feb 10, 2019

I had a disagreement the other day
with my pal Floyd who passed my way

He brought his new sculpture for me to see
Floyd's a fine artist, on that we agree

"Wow" said I, "It's an Iron Butterfly"
"He'll soar with The Eagles right up to the sky"

Said Floyd "In the wings I set colored glass"
"That Deep Purple shade really lends some class"

"That glass is Pink, Floyd" I responded to him
"Your grasp of color must be growing dim"

"You're Bad Company son" said Floyd to me
"By the way, can my dog use your yard to pee?"

"Go ahead" said I, with a bit of a 'sheesh'
As he Led Zeppelin, his dog, by the leash

He told me he's taking his art on a tour
through Kansas, Boston and Chicago for sure

Then Floyd headed down to Emerson Lake
& Palmer his friend was there grilling steak

As for me, I'm leaving this Traffic and noise
I'll be spending the day down at The Beach, Boys

But wouldn't you know it, I broke me some bones
when I slipped and fell on some Rolling Stones

So Guess Who's sitting at home in a cast
and I'm hoping these Dire Straits go fast

But my Twisted Sister who just stopped by
brought some Cream filled eclairs and apple pie

Which brightens my Journey and makes me smile
and eases The Kinks in my back for a while

 

Tags: Happy, Humor, Rhyme, Beat,

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Christopher Russon commented on Feb 10, 2019 at 8:42pm
Excellent indeed.nice and light hearted.love the Humor.
Michael Wise commented on Feb 10, 2019 at 10:53pm
Many thanks Chris! I needed to do some light stuff for a while! :)
Frank Hornby . commented on Feb 11, 2019 at 7:38am
Brilliant poem Michael.....you've managed to name nearly everyone of my favourite rock bands of all time!....just needed Black Sabbath, and the Beatles to complete the set!.....great stuff!......🎶
Andrew Shepherd commented on Feb 11, 2019 at 2:51pm
Excellent poem, excellent bands, very clever!
Michael Wise commented on Feb 11, 2019 at 3:38pm
Thanks guys! Yeah, I thought of The Beatles, and wanted to put them in there, and several others, but decided I'll just do a Part 2 some time. :)

 

 

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