Revenge of the Filker's Lover
ttto "Filker's Insomnia" copyright 1995 by Mark A. Mandel
My darling sweetie Jacob is also a filker. And he filks at even odder times than I do.Rhythms, words and images go tumbling through my brain
As I drift awake, he's writing a new song!
The alarm clock hasn't risen yet, the cats snore with disdain,
But he's got an inspiration, and it just might be my bane.
If he doesn't stop that humming, I might just go insane --
And never get to work in the morning.He'd gone to sleep quite tired, but he now looks bright and new,
Though I'm sure he knows he really should be sleeping!
He fell asleep at 9 P M and now it's only two
He'll be grumpy in the morning and he'll try to hide it too.
Maybe if I kiss him he'll stop to bill and coo
And be quite late for work in the morning.But... I'm... reaching for the paper, pen, and sitting up in bed
He looks abashed to have disturbed my slumber.
For now the Muse has woken, and her voice inside my head
Says "You can get revenge on him, just write what I have said,
For his name can scan to 'Greensleeves' and your words they will be read
When you send them out from work in the morning."
© 2000 Rachel S. Silverman