Hello, my excitable ones! If you happened to read my recent poem Famous Contemporary Poet, or are close to me and have had to listen to me ranting about it, then you know that I've been reading a lot of poets laureate and prize-winning "accessible" collections and it has made me want to get a good running start and hurl myself against the wall. There's hardly any true poetry in any of them. (Ishmael Reed and A.E. Stallings, thank heaven for you two!) I've become quite excited about the whole business. Which brings us to today's source--the lyrics of madman songster and notable excitable boy, Warren Zevon.
Here is Warren singing Ain't That Pretty At All:
From the Werewolves of London (from which the execrable Kid Rock flat out stole the music for his infantile song All Summer Long) to Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner and Detox Mansion, the late Mr. Zevon took us through a whole fun (and sometimes not-so-fun)house of wild characters, crazy situations and even reflections on mortality.
If you're not familiar with Warren Zevon, here is a link to one site's list of the top 10 Zevon songs. They're all fantastic. His unexpected subjects and his wry sense of humor were uniquely his own.
What we do here is to use at least 3 of the 20 words provided in a new original poem of our own. Then simply link up, visit others, and then go get a big dish of beef chow mein from the place called Lee Ho Fooks!
And now, your List:
accidentally
bad example
burst
desperados
diamond
envoy
excitable
guess what?
hurry
jubilation
lungs
next
pitiful
reconsider
rehab
sentimental
sleep
soulful
volunteer
waitress
I still remember the first time I heard “Werewolves of London.”
ReplyDeleteI'd like to meet your tailor.
DeleteThank you for the words - and a peaceful holidays to everyone - may it be full of words - Jae
ReplyDeleteThe same wish for you, my friend!
DeleteWhat a great subject for your list, Shay. I will ponder these syllables and hope for the best. Happy Yule to you and all the Listers.
ReplyDeleteHappy Krampus, or Kraken, or something to my BFF!
DeleteI really never paid any attention to Warren Zevon, but I liked the song you shared, so will check out more of his music on Apple Music! Sounds like he has meaningful lyrics, which I appreciate. Your word lists somehow always inspire me to write what is REALLY on my mind. Wishing you (and all participants) the best possible holiday!
ReplyDeleteThat just put a huge smile on my face. If the List does that, the List is a success. And by all means, check out Warren Zevon! His early stuff is raucous and clever, and his later stuff more mature and still clever.
DeleteI will be taking a listen! Thanks.
DeleteI had not encountered this artist but enjoyed the song, especially "rather feel bad than not feel anything at all." I shall return, likely in the morning, if the power stays on! Thanks, Shay.
ReplyDeleteA singer with such zingers for my ole desperate heart, Shay. "Werewolves" hearkens me back to late '70s Yule reveries when St. Lucy and Krampus danced all night at Odin''s Rockin' Hole. Their ghosts are still around, merry, dire and dim ... Happy Yule to ya all and I'm working up a sprite from the Desperate Poets era, a plea to send lawyers, guns and rhetorics.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this prompt Shay. I was afraid I wasn't going to get in on time, but I'm a late slide in. Thanks as always for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI didn't want to miss this one. I wasn't sure I'd make it, but I made it even though I'm sliding in late. Thanks as always for the inspiration Shay!
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