East and West

by Emerald

Some say the place to be is east,

Some say the west.

From what I’ve tasted of the feast

I hold with those who favor east.

But if it had to pass the test,

I think I know enough of fun

To say that for enjoyment west

Is just the one

And is best.



Fire and Ice

by Robert Frost

Some say the world will end in fire,

Some say in ice.

From what I’ve tasted of desire

I hold with those who favor fire.

But if it had to perish twice,

I think I know enough of hate

To say that for destruction ice

Is also great

And would suffice.


East and West copyright 2009
eMeRaLD Effect Enterprises

Alaskan Tourist

Did you ever have a truly bad vacation? One that was so bad that you were not only glad to return home but you wish you had never left?

In the song Wayfarin’ Stranger, the singer struggles with life’s trials and tribulations, but also has hope for seeing loved ones in the afterlife.

Sometimes on a bad vacation one can feel like the Wayfarin’ Stranger. There may be hope for arriving safely in the comfort of one’s home, but there is no hope for vacation happiness to be salvaged.

This was the case with Bigfoot when he went on vacation in Alaska. Not only was he having a terrible time, he also had severe doubts that he would return home safely. In his darkest moments he consoled himself by singing the following song:

Alaskan Tourist
(Sing to Wayfarin’ Stranger)

I’m just a lost Alaskan tourist
A trudgin’ through this world of snow.
And I can’t see because I’m snow blind
In this bright world through which I go.
Just let me know if you see Fairbanks,
If I get there, I’m goin’ home.
You’ll never see me visit Juneau.
You’ll never see my face in Nome.


Copyright August 5, 2009
eMeRaLD Effect Enterprises

What do you get when you go to work?

(Sing to What do you get when you fall in love?)

What do you get when you go to work?
A boss with a pin to burst your bubble.
And that’s what you get for all your trouble.
I’ll never go to work again!
No, no! I’ll never go to work again!

Tell me now:
What do you get when you get a boss?
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia.
When you’re in bed, that’s when he’ll ‘phone ya.
I’ll never go to work again!
No, No! I’ll never go to work again!

Now, don’t tell me what it’s all about,
‘Cause I’ve been there and I’m glad I’m out!
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you,
And that is why I’m here to remind you:

What do you get when you go to work?
You get enough tears to fill an ocean.
That’s what you get and not promotion.
I’ll never go to work again!
No, No! I’ll never go to work again!

I’m out of those chains, those chains that bind you,
And that is why I’m here to remind you:

What do you get when you go to work?
You get enough grief to kill your humor.
You get enough stress to cause a tumor.
I’ll never go to work again!
No, No! I’ll never go to work again!

I’m out of those chains, those chains that bind you,
And that is why I’m here to remind you:

What do you get when you go to work?
You only get strain and pain and sorrow.
So, for at least until tomorrow,
I’ll never go to work again!
No, no! I’ll never go to work again!
Don’t you know that I’ll never go to work again!


Copyright June 27, 2010
eMeRaLD Effect Enterprises

The Donut Connection
(sing to The Rainbow Connection)

You said that we could meet
And talk and have coffee
And munch on a donut (or two).

I picked the time and place
And gave you directions,
But you’re late
And I wonder why.

Now I’m just sitting here
Fretting and fuming…
It seems like a lifetime to me,

But someday you’ll find it,
The Donut Connection,
The coffee, the creamer, and me.

Donuts with chocolate cream?
I think that I’ll likely have three!


Words only
Copyright (c) December 5, 2009
eMeRaLD Effect Enterprises