Quick response to Kelly's JU Writers challenge

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This is my response to Kelly's latest JU Writers challenge... Link



He:



Oh, Odin’s goddess, proud lover of the sea,

Take you up an axe so you might set me free

To roam with you across living seagrass plains

Where tides will no more wash over my wooden remains



Oh, Neptune’s daugher, a small favour is all I seek

Take me to your depths before I am made too weak

I long to hold you close, as close as you can bear

The tree inside has died but will live again under your care



She:



Oh, you seasoaked figurehead, yours is a useless plight

Tis not for you to decide your love for me is right

I only came to pass you by upon you once more

To see if the stubborn rocks had released you from the shore



Oh, you silly figurehead, you could never be with me

Have you ever heard of a piece of wood living under the sea

Nor for that matter, a river, stream or moat

Don’t you know the simplest thing, that all dead wood floats?
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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Is nice, I like.

I've gotta to more of this creative writing challenge stuff like my drabbles I did a while ago. Is fun.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
Kenny,

Sure is fun... This is what I like about challenges like these; I don't plan ahead, I just simply write and let Muse take care of the rest. I enjoyed your drabbles very much and would like to see more. Carn, avagoyamug... LOL

I'm a bit peeved though cause I can't edit my post and I have a final stanza. That'll teach me for posting too early...

Glad you like
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
Wow, okay, I edited it but wasn't quite expecting it to come out like it did. I won't touch it anymore, I promise...
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
Cool!  I really liked that.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Brilliant Maso! I think the picture along with this would be publishable in my opinion. Simply brilliant! I am awestruck...
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
Maso,
This was really good. I love this picture but when I saw it I thought about the mermaid, not the figurehead. That was really great.

Now set it to some music and we will do the mermaid dance!
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top

That is fabulous Maso.  I am really impressed!  I can't write poetry and am in awe of those who can, and do it well.

Wonderful. 

You ARE a poet.  I think that's your genre.

Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
Arrggh, screwy JoeUser...

I wrote a lovely response to everyone and then JU decided to glitch and I lost the lot. Suffice to say it was thanking you all for your very kind words. I do like writing poetry and have written more than my fair share over the years. As a poet, I think I'm a pretty good lyricist. I don't think I could ever really call myself a poet, though.

Kelly, I will give your suggestion of putting music to this some thought and get back to you.

Thanks to you all again.
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
I don't think I could ever really call myself a poet, though.


I could and do!
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
I could and do!


As always, your support is much appreciated, mate.
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hey Maso just wanted to tell ya I checked out your band.

You guys rock. They lyrics are tight.

I am not a rap fan, but your sound isn't really rap is it? The "Everything happens for a reason" song, sounds like the Talking Heads meet Vanilla Ice. (Um, that's the only rapper I ever really listened to before...heh).

I have to say I really LOVED the woman's voice. Who is she? You guys should write her some sort of ballad or something to sing along the Jewel kinda lines....she is REALLY good. I could listen to her voice all day.

Anyway, I think you guys are great. Are you popular there?
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Tova,

Thanks very much for having a listen and I'm glad you liked what you heard.

The female singer is a friend called Adele. We had plans to write her a bunch of songs but unfortunately, she has moved interstate to be with her boyfriend. Adele is so talented. Not only did she sing but she played the flute, guitar and keyboards as well. She is going to be hard to replace and we're really going to miss her.

The band is not popular yet. But I have a feeling this year is going to be ours. I'm writing some of the best music I've ever written and we've just added twin girls to the band to play bass guitar and drums. It is all looking good for world domination.

If you would like a copy of our CD, let me know and I'll send it to you. Thanks for the support.

Cheers,

Maso
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
If you would like a copy of our CD, let me know and I'll send it to you


OF course I'd be happy to buy a copy Mason. Email with the details.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Oh, you have to autograph it!
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
Very good, Maso

You have inspired me to try the challenge. Yes, I'm going to get off my lazy ass.

And maybe even today.
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
Tova,

I'd be happy to buy a copy


As it is our first CD, we're giving them away to anyone who asks. It is a good way for us to promote our music. Oh, and I will make sure it is autographed. Whose signature would you like?

uDigItTheMost,

Hey, mate, good to see you. I'm glad I've inspired you to get your ass into gear. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

Uhmm, did I send Rose and you a copy of the above-mentioned CD? If I didn't, let me know and I'll forward you one as well.
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
Hey, we want an autographed copy of the CD!

Me and my boys loved the songs we heard.
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
Kelly,

I thought I'd already sent you one. That would be me getting forgetful... There is one coming to you too then.

I'm glad you and the boys liked it.
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
I liked it too. Well done Mark!
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
As it is our first CD, we're giving them away to anyone who asks. It is a good way for us to promote our music. Oh, and I will make sure it is autographed. Whose signature would you like?


Your autograph of course!

I am looking forward to it. In fact, have you all considered sending some copies to college radio stations? I know while in college I worked my station and played just about anything that came in that I liked.

Just somthing to think about.
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
Donna,

Thanks for the comment and your ongoing support. Much appreciated...

Tova,

Your autograph of course


Yeah, I know, I was trying to be funny without using those darned emoticons. Thanks for the college radio idea too. It is something we have considered. We're waiting to get decent covers printed before we send anything out but will most certainly take up the idea. Thanks again...