SPOKEN WORD ART: Thirty Dirty Birds Sittin On A Curb - Surfyogi

in #dlive6 years ago (edited)

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This is a short limerick my father taught me. I think it's old, and has been reused many times for popular music, and goes back to Brooklyn New York, from the 50's or even older from my brief research.
It must be spoken in a Brooklyn style accent or it won't sound correct and is no where near as funny. My accent is not entirely correct but it's pretty close. My father actually does it better.. ;-)

My video is at DLive


Thirty dirty birds
Sitting on a curb
Chirping and Burping
And eating
Dirty earthworms
Along comes Herbie
From thirty-third
And third
Saw the thirty
Dirty birds
Sitting on a curb
Chirping and Burping
And eating
Dirty earthworms
Boy he was
Disturbed

This is my entry to the ARTzone spoken word contest!

https://steemit.com/artzone/@artzone/artzone-spoken-word-contest-45-sbd-pool-prize

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Lovely one sir.
Never heard that anywhere before.

Wonderful music rhythm.....@surfyogi..
Classical sound....

Yes, I agree, the pentameter is very nice.

Iambic?

I don't recall the names of this poetic rhythm..

Great sounds..@surfyogi..
I love accents - I wish I could find an accent for every one of my characters. It makes it so much easier when I don't have to hear my own voice..

Sorry sir but i didn't understandwhat you told in the video...😐 Can you tell me clearly? if you don't mind ... 🙂

Oh now i understand!!! 😁 Thanks for the update lyrics of limerick sir @surfyogi
Sir can you told me how is the art of mine?
https://steemit.com/ulog/@sushovon002/my-ulog-15-drawing-of-a-anime-couple-from-naruto-manga-series

Excellent pronunciation, my friend @surfyogi and this text about birds sounds in you distinctly and rhythmically. Well done!

So heartwarming to hear your acknowledgements and cudos!
To @megafart !

really very wonderfull video of Thirty Dirty Birds.i like your speaking style and explantation skills..its always my heart touching.i am attracted them.specially your voice sound very fantastic.its creating a good fresh mind and keep strong my heart.. quite funny and nice though that really enjoyable, Thanks for the update lyrics of limerick .my dear friend .. @surfyogi

A great limerick, my friend and I did not hear it before, but it sounds pretty interesting and you say very well! Thank you @surfyogi

Wow really sir i enjoyed your d- tube video and speaking style Thirty dirty birds that really wonderful accent , quite funny and nice though that really enjoyable, best of luck.

This is really funny and a nice video to watch , the accent sounds unique and wow

Nice!!!!