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Julie, I like your parody ...of one of my favorites, and as irresolute as I was in my studies, I'm always glad to see a reference I can recognise. This should keep that bar low:
"A Modest Endorsement"
As mentioned in most any forum,
everyone who knows me grants
I’m known for culture and decorum –
tres chic, as they say in France.
In fashion, cinema and art,
admirers want to know my choice.
Before they'll take a thing to heart,
they wait for blessing from my voice.
In music, as it's known my zest
is drawn to tones, slow, ripe and mellow,
where can this be witnessed best?
“Sonata for Bassoon and Jell-O”.
I love the woodwind’s mournful notes,
it’s plaintive drone is extra neat.
But what, above all, gets my votes –
you listen with a tasty treat!
Young Mozart showed such aptitude,
I marvel at his clever knack
to blend a chamber piece with food –
a fine tune AND a yummy snack!
But maybe they should change the name.
I'm sure I hear a violin,
or something that can rightly claim
to raise the hairs upon my skin?
But, that’s a quibble, on the whole,
just take it from this well-bred fellow –
get some headphones and a bowl,
for “Sonata for Bassoon and Jell-O”!
- Bugsy
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