Musical Duo
This pair of short, music-related verse was loosely inspired by this week’s Totally Optional Prompt.
Musical Question
By Madeleine Begun Kane
I watch a flautist play the flute.
She’s really great—there’s no dispute.
Distraction strikes: I know it’s moot,
But why don’t lautists play the lute?
Second Chair Blues (Limerick)
By Madeleine Begun Kane
“I play second chair symphony flute,”
Said the flautist. (“My wife plays the lute.”)
“How I wish I had clout!
Then I’d fire the lout
Who plays first chair. He’s here cause he’s cute.”
(You can find more of my song parodies here.)
Tags: Flute Humor, Lute Limerick, Music Poems, Musical Instruments, Musical Verse, Symphony Humor
I like the first one particularly – language is strange isn’t it?
Both of these really tickled me………’lautists’ is wonderful and the cute guy, yep there’s always one!
This summer on a tour, we had to compose limericks and turn them in. They are quite fun for speaking exactly to the point. English has so many odd names, terms and pronunciations, you must have a blast with this form. Both are wonderful (I played first chair trombone–wonder if there was any jealousy?)
love the word play
very clever.. enjoyed them both….
I enjoyed reading both of these.
Christy
I liked the musical one. It sticks out!!
I liked the limerick.. somethings really attractive in it.
Yay! I love those two.
Brilliant. Both an excellent (& rare) combination of technical expertise & real humour.
Laughing. These were fun and clever!
Clever, thanks.
These are just plain fun. Fun to read and fun to say out loud.
These are both great!
The first reminds me of a comedy bit that Shelley Berman used to do – one Kleenex, two Kleeneces – one sheriff, two sheriffim – and so on.
The second takes me back to high school band!
Thanks so much, everyone. I’m so glad you enjoyed them!