A song is running through my head.
Been hearing it all day.
Unfortunately, it’s the only thing
my brain will play.
A song is running through my head.
It’s driving me insane.
I have to find a way to shut off
my annoying brain!
A song is running through my head.
There’s only one solution:
Replace it with a song that doesn’t
sound like ear pollution!
I almost always have a song playing in my head. One song might stick with me all day or be replaced by something better—or worse. Lately, many of the songs I’ve been singing to myself are songs I remember my mother singing. Today, I woke up with this one.
My brother-in-law swears by "Lemon Tree" as the best replacement for an earworm. I maintain that then I have to replace "Lemon Tree" with something else. Fortunately, I have lots of options!
I'm giving away a copy of Write a Poem Step by Step every day in April. The book is based on my school visit presentations and includes a simple plan you can follow to create your own poems. I wrote it for students, teachers, and writers of all ages.
Post a comment here to enter. I'll choose one at random tomorrow and drop a copy of Write a Poem Step by Step in the mail—U.S. addresses only, please. I’ll email you for your mailing address if you win. And if you don't win right away, please try again. I'll have 31 copies to share! Spread the word!
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For more poetry goodness, check out Jama Kim Rattigan's roundup of Poetry Month events. Enjoy!