The Writer’s Nightmare on Elm Street
Dammit Jim, I’m just a writer
It’s been a funny sort of day, hasn’t it?
You ain’t heard nothing yet,
Stuck in a nightmare on Elm Street
Where all I smell is napalm in the morning
I feel the need for speed
And right now, Paris within our grasp
Believe me Houston, we have a problem
Fasten your seatbelts as it’s gonna be a bumpy ride
I see dead people Rosebud,
Why don’t you come see me sometime one remarked
I asked myself in a punkish way if I felt lucky
That thought was elementary my dear, until…
One made me an offer I couldn’t refuse
As God as my witness, I’ll never go hungry again
Maybe letting me eat cake
Is the stuff that dreams are made of
Well, nobody’s perfect
Even when they win one for the gipper
Or they’re the king of the world
Hasta La Vista Baby, yes you heard me
Baby, take a walk on the wild side
You won’t be in Kansas anymore
Or singing in the rain,
You know how to whistle, don’t you?
Instead a dark and stormy night
Where Warriors come out to play,
They don’t fall down when they’re shot
They’re all going to laugh at you
Be afraid….be very afraid
They’re coming to get you Barbara,
Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep…
Especially while you’re on Elm Street
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Ralph I loved this, I believe I have each and every one of these movies. I am a movie buff bar none – thanks for the memories…
Wow ! Very clever and such a fun read. I have seen all these movies. Well done, Ralph.
A well-constructed poem from famous movie lines. Good to see you always trying something different, Ralph. Enjoyed.
Absolutely loved this poetic walk on the wild side. Remember the next one who taps you on the shoulder might be Pennywise…
A clever and a fun read! Thank you Ralph. Jamie