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For Sleepy Drafts Eavesdropping Challenge and the Vocal Abecedarian Challenge

By Mike Singleton πŸ’œ Mikeydred Published 2 years ago β€’ 1 min read
The Album Sleeve of Manfred Mann's Earthband's "The Roaring Silence"

This is for For Sleepy Drafts Eavesdropping Challenge which you can find out about here, and also for the Vocal Abecedarian Challenge as well.

The music is "Did You Hear What They Say" by Gil Scott Heron

This is an Abecedarian poem with no rhyme but 11 syllables per line. These are lines from songs, coasters, books, authors, and artists, and as such they qualify as Plagiaristic Poetry.

What They Said

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Alberto Y Los Trios Paranoias

Before They Stopped Their Writing And Playing Said

"Classical Music's In A Rut, Not A Groove"

Dali Quoted "Have No Fear Of Perfection"

Edward Monkton Said "Rock Pig Don't Like Disco"

Franz Liszt Said "Music Is The Heart Of Life"

Gandhi's Words β€œFull Effort Is Full Victory.”

Henry Rollins Stated "We All Learn Lessons"

Isaac Newton Said β€œWhat Goes Up Must Come Down.”

James Joyce Says "Ireland Sober Is Ireland Stiff"

Keith Richards β€œNot Getting Old – I’m Evolving.”

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Lizzo Inspires Us With These Words "Love Yourself"

Martin Luther King Started "I Have A Dream..."

Nehru He Warned Us That "Evil Unchecked Grows"

Olivia Colman "I'm Not A Pin Up"

Princess Diana Said "I'm Think As A Plank"

Quentin Crisp Stated "Failure May Be Your Style"

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Reginald D. Hunter "You Can't Outpoof Me"

Simon Schama Gave Us This Personal Thought

"The Older I Get The More I Want To Do"

Ursula K. Le Guin "Love Has To Be Made"

Van Gogh β€œI Dream My Painting. I Paint My Dream.”

Wonka β€œThe Best Kind Of Prize Is A *Sur*Prise!”

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X-Men Wolverine Says "I'm Canadian"

Yasmin Mogahed β€œReal Love Brings About Calm"

ZZ Top "The Blues IS A Mighty Long Road"

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  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Impressive!!! Creatively written!!! Love it!!!

  • Lol, I loved the Rock Pig coaster! Also, you're so creative to combine both these challenges! Brilliant work!

  • Nice selection of thoughts. Well done, Mike.

  • John Cox2 years ago

    Great fun!

  • sleepy drafts2 years ago

    Mike, this is SO awesome!!!! I love this for both the abecedarian AND the sleepy eavesdropping mini challenge!! I love how creative you got using coasters, books, artists, and lyrics from songs - this was so well done and so fun to read!!

  • Robbie Newport2 years ago

    Creative way to complete the ABC challenge poem. Nice job.

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