When There's an Astley, There's a Way
A very distracting and slightly surreal take on the Dancing with Distraction Challenge
Do you hear the people sing?
"I hope you're not trying to earworm me"
Singing the song of angry men
"Trust me, I can fight it off..."
Reaching for your flag, are you?
"Actually, I'm reaching for ear plugs"
Cool story, but I'm not buying it
There is a life about to start when tomorrow comes
"I am completely immune to all earworms"
Okay, but I'm never going to give you up
"Never gonna let you down, never gonna run around and desert you - oh you ass!"
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Thanks for reading!
Author's note, I guess: I have other ideas I am still working on for the Dancing with Distractions Challenge, as I love Acrostics. Anyone that knows me will know this, so thank you Vocal!
However, as an antidote to the serious amount of self-reflective and darker poems and pieces I've posted recently, I wanted to do something wacky.
It is what it is.
Here are a couple of other pieces you might like to check, if you have time and inclination:
You can also take a look at the rest of my work here.
About the Creator
Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
The Accidental Poet - Poetry Collection is now available!
https://paulspoeticprints.etsy.com
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Comments (7)
Oh man! Can't believe I got Rick-Rolled! Lol! Jokes aside, you are the King of Acrostics! If they never choose you as the Winner, I'd be very disappointed 🥺
🤣 I still can’t believe Rick Astley is white. The face doesn’t match the voice. I remember hearing this song on the radio as a little girl, but not knowing who sang it until the “Rickroll” thing.
You just had to do it, didn't you, Paul? Earworm the entire community. I love it!
Great Take❤️‼️
LOL Brilliant and cheeky love it! and: https://vocal.media/poets/rickrolled
I knew this challenge would be right up your alley. I actually thought about you when I saw the prompt, lol. Paul “Acrostic” Stewart. Has a nice ring to it. Good luck in the Challenge, Paul.
Ha! I just got Rick-Rolled! Well done, Paul. It is clever and fun.