I’m a little late in posting for the day. Anyway, I had to put in some serious thought to come up with silly lyrics to replace the real words to “Let it Go.”
Once, not long ago, a friend chided me for writing parody lyrics to a song that had passed its peak of popularity and become overplayed and even passé. Well, I suppose I could tie the theme of my lyrics (spring cleaning) to the current month of May. But I think funny is funny anytime. And I don’t take comedy advice from all comers. It is the Mantis’ wit vs. your demeanor.

The dust shines bright under my flashlight,
Not a clean shelf to be seen.
A basement of old collections,
Like my 8-tracks of Queen.
I haven’t worn these pants since Ronald Reagan died.
Should’t hoard it in; It’s spring cleaning time.

Go trade stuff in for cash only.
Hold a yard sale, put ads in the Swap Sheet
Make your deals steals. Mark it down low.
Price it to go!

Priced to go! Marked down low!
Can’t keep my stuff anymore
Sell these clothes! And all those!
I’m clearing out my stores!

I can’t save all my yesterday’s.
My nostalgia’s gone-
I need cash to pay my bills anyway.

I’ll pack these Care Bears bed sheets
Go drop them at Goodwill,
But I’ll list these pumps on eBay:
Nike Air collectibles!

This canopy I never used,
Worn bowling, golf, and tennis shoes.
No baby clothes, no guarantees.
Junk free!

Priced to go! O.B.O.!
Friday opening rain or shine
Ten-year old curios
No fair offers declined.

No pay plans
Or layaway.
Let the cash roll in!

My driveway’s filled with shoppers’ cars from all around.
My sale has got early bird bargain hunters to abound.
And one item is overlooked by all the pack.
I’ll cut the price in half:
A classic Nordic Track!

Let things go! ‘Cause they’re old!
The cupboards empty from now on.
Hoarding’s so years ago,
That cluttered mess is gone!

Sales until
Midday Saturday.
Bring the hagglers on!
That coat never flattered me anyway.