Wyvern Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 I. Sung to the tune of "Melancholy Man" by the Moody Blues. I'm a make-no-folly elf, that's what I am, The Mighty Pen surrounds me, and my ears absorb the sound, I'm a very homely elf, doing what I can, All the Pen astounds me and I think that I'll expand To keep showing ways for growing, wait and see. When all the stars are writing down Their simple pleas and subtle sounds, And angry voices spark upon a whim, I'll shine a light that will instead, Enforce good manners that shall spread, To all the members this guild's ever known. Two bodyguards are what you'll see, Whose furs are smooth and clean of fleas, And guard the elf they will throughout their stay, His sons are here as well you'll see, he always likes their company, 'Cause they share a tale of morbid history. I'm a pretty jolly elf, that's what I am, The Mighty Pen surrounds me, and my ears absorb the sound, I'm a very homely elf, doing what I can, All the Pen astounds me, now do you think you can Solve this riddle and uncover me? II. Sung to the tune of "Apathy" by Grammatrain. I guess it's up to me to hook up with the rifts in time you can't even see the ones that link to your own mind I'll pretend I'm in today and you think I'm right here Really I'm at home somewhere in the next few years I don't care I don't care I don't share ('cept in Pen fairs) you are speeded up so I'm much too slow for you we're never on an equal plane, the flow of time just spews I guess I'll just drift back enough for Christ to shake my hand now I'm born before you, can you guess who I am? III. Sung to the tune of "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls. My arrow could sever or touch you as it flows like the wind from its bow But you needn't fear that or Redemption since combat I rarely allow. Shaded walls I can pass in a moment Through their darkness I feel never strife But rather a natural comfort Like the moon as it hangs in the night. And I don’t want the world to see me So within the shadows I stand Mysterious and ever soft-spoken yet willing to lend you a hand. Should you catch sight, fear not the fabric Of my ebony cloak when you spy Within its recesses lies the warmest heart That you're ever likely to find. And I don’t want the world to see me So within the shadows I stand Mysterious and ever soft-spoken yet willing to lend you a hand. And I don’t want the world to see me So within the shadows I stand Mysterious and ever soft-spoken Now do you know who I am?
Salinye Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 Very nice, Wyvie. :0) I know all three, but I won't say so that others can guess. :0) ~Salinye
Peredhil Posted July 24, 2004 Report Posted July 24, 2004 Heh, Got 'em all. Love the idea of setting to music.
Wyvern Posted July 25, 2004 Author Report Posted July 25, 2004 IV. Sung to the tune of "I'm Sensitive" by Jewel. I was thinking that I might reply today Just to prove everything that I praise It doesn't take a talent to post clean My comments can touch, and some go unseen So please read them carefully, I'm sensible And I'd like you to hear what I say. You always tell me that it's impossible To respond and be known to the world Why's it gotta be so complicated? Why must so many post feedback belated? So read the posts carefully, I'm sensible And I'd like you to hear what they say. I was thinking I might brighten the mood By offering comments without being rude Completely selfless, not trying to save face I post my great feedback to show I have faith So read the comments from me, I'm sensible And I'd like you to hear what they say. My poems, though rare, are often quite sad "Heartbreak" is based on a relation I had I give to the Pen like it's a sworn duty Falcon2K1 is familiar with me And anyone can have a 'no-response fit' But with selfless feedback I shall never quit I'd rather see the Pen from a bright angle We are everyday angels now which one am I in the display? V. Sung to the tune of "Courage" by Alien Ant Farm. Don't you see it splatter From afar, built in clots Don't you see, the bright red patten A tasty, light design. You should try my fangs they're contagious. My mist might never break your fall But when I'm in flight, I'm never crash landing. The Tower's a bit too far to hover Recruiter job still seems hot Pale as the hue of a dimly lit lantern I can be a charmer. You should try my fangs they're contagious. Type AB - I drank'em all I can turn this song, to hypnotic commanding. Members should be more courageous Rebellion comes in many stages. I hate hanging garlic before nightfall Does this song bring about understanding? --- Thanks for your comments, Salinye and Peredhil, I appreciate them. I'm surprised at how difficult the task of parodying a few songs and transforming them into riddles was... regardless of how messy and incoherent some of these pieces look, it was actually a fairly tricky process. ;-)
Peredhil Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 You're brilliant. capturing the individual but concealing as well. You're musical parables are really quite swell.
Vlad Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 (edited) Wow. Wow. Wowwy wow wow. That looks like it took a LOT of work. I think I got most of them... Did I mention that it's really good? Edit - I think I know them all. Edited July 25, 2004 by Vlad
Zadown Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 Think I got all but one .. have to check out the original songs at some point, hard to 'hear' the songs without ever having heard them, if ya know what I mean?
Merelas Posted July 25, 2004 Report Posted July 25, 2004 Mmm... I believe I know them all. Are we supposed to guess in this thread?
Wyvern Posted July 25, 2004 Author Report Posted July 25, 2004 Thanks to everyone for the comments and feedback. You can feel free to post any guesses or responses you'd like in this thread, if you wish. If you'd like to see the answers to the riddles here, you can find them in the "What's Your Theme Song?" thread in the Courtyard. The songs parodied in this thread are the theme songs of the people they refer to.
reverie Posted January 12, 2005 Report Posted January 12, 2005 Awesome Wyvern... I think I got them all... too... thought the last one threw me fro a bit... rev...
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