Yes, Life's Quite an Adventure

This is my effort at creating a poem from song titles of one band, namely Yes.

If you take a (roundabout) route

To the (heart of the sunrise)

And find yourself on the (south side of the sky)

(Yours is no disgrace).
(I’ve seen all good people) lose their way

And when they ask directions

Get only a (long distance runaround).

 

You may even find a kindred spirit

To accompany you on that road

And you won’t be the (owner of a lonely heart)

Because (love will find a way) somehow;

It always does.

 

If not, (hold on).

Whatever happens, surely at the end of the journey

We’ll have (wondrous stories) to tell.

(And you and I) will drink and laugh

And tell all our tales

Like (starship troopers)

Returned from adventures on distant worlds.

Reviews

[Jennie Baron]

Thanks for letting me revisit this poem. If you are familiar with the band, you know their lyrics are brilliant, which made this almost write itself, so I can't take full credit. One of the most fun writing challenges I've ever done. I so appreciate your review.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"Yes, Life's Quite an Adventure"
Jennie Baron,
You entered into a writing collaboration with the lyric writer or writers of the band you chose. Super interesting how these various titles to songs lent themselves to the theme of life and beauty and even nature's inspiration. It must of been fun to share the creativity of another and filter it through your own way of thinking. A recycle so to say. This concept is really intriguing. I suppose we all pick up ideas from so many different places and I suppose this is another way. I have never seen it and it is clever.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Pete]

Very creative. Great idea integrating the songs with the poetry. Has a carefree "whatever happens" tone. Enjoyed this much.

[Jennie Baron]

Glad you liked it. It was the response to a challenge to write a poem integrating song titles from one favorite band, and it was very enjoyable to write.

[Renée]

What a fun write! Combining two loves in one (( : You did it well, Jennie !

[Jennie Baron]

Thanks a million, Ms. Renee! You're too kind.

[Mary]

love this! Clever, funny, and inspiring- totally ingenious! Because somewhere, perhaps(over the rainbow), we we can be a(happy wanderer), and no longer endure another (hard days night)

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you again. Your reviews are most gratifying. I have the opportunity to revisit some of my poems that have been up for a while (I've been working on my fiction and haven't been inspired for any new poetry).

[hanir]

"Yes, Life's Quite an Adventure!!!"
I couldnt think of anything to disagree about!
Such a marvelous write! 😊

[Jennie Baron]

Thank you so much for the kind review. This is one of my favorites and I guess one doesn't have to know the band's music to appreciate it.

Since you were so kind to review my work, I stopped by some of your poems, and they're enchanting! You have such a unique talent and poetic voice and a knack for conveying a lot in a few words. I hope to be able to delve deeper into your poetry. I consider myself more of a fiction writer, and my novel is my emphasis right now, but a fiction writer can definitely learn from poetry.

[hanir]

Oh..thanks! so kind of you to see me that way. For the record writing isnt my forte. I just woke up one day with people around me so sick and tired of hearing my monotonous sentiments over and over again. But I couldnt shut up. So I tried to say things creatively (hopefully) into writing.. lol. 😁

[R Smith]

That's great Jennie, i love Yes and this poem of included titles is a fine tribute and a humorous one too, getting lost by a 'Long Distance Runaround' in the passing of Chris it makes a nice tribute to his band, great writing my friend :)

[Jennie Baron]

Again, such a great review from you means so much since you are such a talented poet. Many Thanks, my friend.

[Jennie Baron]

P.S. This one is actually a contest winner!

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

The road goes ever on and on... (sorry couldn't resist). I like! Still!

[Jennie Baron]

:) Aw, thanks again.

[MomzillaNC]

Hm. This seems an answer to my previous review. :D

"To the heart of the sunrise" is a fabulous line.

NOTES: I don't think the parenthesis is necessary.

[Jennie Baron]

The words in parentheses are the actual song titles. I entered this in a contest for poems created from song lyrics of one band (it won, by the way), and that was the way they wanted it written.

[MomzillaNC]

Oh. Okay. Cool. And, congratulations.

[Wórdsmíth]

Last stanza`s very interesting to read. Seemed like a fairy tale. Nice poem.

[Jennie Baron]

The kind words are much appreciated!