pa-rum pum pum pum
birds took to air
birds took to air
eight maids ran home
seven Princes went out to sea
ten leaping lords
danced nine ladies round
and five rings rang out the decree
pa-rum pum pum pum
through piper’s drone
pa-rum pum pum pum
through piper’s drone
a woman unveiled
her nom de plume set them free
none other than she
the fair Stephanie!
it was she that had set them free
pa-rum pum pum pum
the drum corps’ heart
pa-rum pum pum pum
the drum corps’ heart
beat around Truelove
it marched him away from the scene
a partridge chuffed
then flit to her roost
once more in the blooming pear tree
What a great rhythmic, rhyming conclusion! I love "and five rings rang out the decree" and that single word "chuffed". I am going to use it the first chance I get.
ReplyDeleteA successfully sustained effort & accomplishment, Kay. The technical aspects alone are daunting, not to mention your keeping the piece fun, funny and mysterious.
Congratulations.
Brian
Thanks, Brian. It was fun to have your commentary. Those 12 days went very quickly. I may need to take a poetic break for Christmas, but as soon as I say that, I'll begin writing again!! LOL.
ReplyDeleteHappy holidays to all, and to all... a good afternoon. ~Kay