The Mischief Song

In tune to "My Favorite Things"

Pulling a cane from an old person's hands and
Kicking the stool on which short people stand,
Tying a knot in shoe laces of strings -
These are a few of my favorite things.

Spilling a drink on a little girl's dresses,
Blaming some kids for my big giant messes,
Making weird faces at ladies who sing -
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cutting the whiskers off furry white kittens,
Laughing at things that smart people have written,
Pushing a child off a playground swing -
These are a few of my favorite things.

When I get caught,
When plans fall through,
When the punchline fails,
I simply remember my favorite things
And I go sharpen my nails.

Reviews

[BrynnaW.]

That is so freaking hilarious!! (wow I sound evil.) what I meant was that was brilliant the way you combined the song into your poem. I loved it!! I kept singing it in my head as I read. There were a couple off beats but that really doesn't matter unless you were singing it like me. A wonderful poem/song. Keep writing some like this! I really enjoy unusual or different things! It's what makes a poem interesting! Good job and keep on writing!

[.n.]

What a great spoof! "Laughing at things that smart people have written"...this line cracks me up. I can hear the music in my head right now and I don't think I'll ever hear the original again without being reminded of this.

[Tkess]

For some reason my last post didn't show up. Anyway, I was just commenting on my own joy of pushing little children off of playground swings and how it makes me feel like a man. Also, my enjoyment of your little satire of Americana. Good job.