When you think it just cannot get worse,
Some MFA types out more verse.
Lisa Spaar tells a tale:
Massive poetry fail—
We are under her poetry curse.

In her poem, Duet, Lisa Russ Spaar tells the story of two sisters making music together, based on two pre-existing songs by different artists. Today, we challenge you to write a poem that involves people making music together, and that references – with a lyric or line – a song or poem that is important to you.

Cold, daring / No flies on me
Sorry angel, I must take what I see

Green earrings—I remember the rings of rare design
I remember the look in your eye / I don’t mind

Greek medallion / Sparkles when you smile
Sorry angel, I get hungry like a child

Green earrings—I remember the rings of rare design
I remember the look in your eye / I don’t mind

Green earrings—I remember the rings of rare design
I remember the look in your eye / I don’t mind

LYRICS: Steely Dan, ABC Records 1976