Starting a Band

Bang bang! The garage almost collapses
Our next big hit, a rock anthem for the ages
At least my mom thinks so
I shred with my Fender, Arthur's Excalibur
My cousin does his best Gene Simmons impression
Tongue flicks and bass riffs
Flick your Bic to our savory melodies
Slightly off tune but our spirit is there!
Mickey, our drummer, holds the beat as he finishes his algebra
Reggie the keyboardist may as well be Mozart,
His notes lagging behind
The electrical bill through the roof, just like our tracks!

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Joe Carnaroli, age 15
2008 Finalist
Cumming, Georgia
West Forsyth High School
Teacher: John Bush