Harpist, Flutist & Pianist

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Eve's Pirouettes

 Eve's Pirouettes

A limerick & that's all.

Enjoy!

Eve's Pirouettes

Eve, the octopus, dressed for her gala.

Festive dining served seafood paella.

Though her pumps washed away,

She danced eight leg ballet.

With her pal, horseshoe crab, name of Bela.

Eve, the octopus


Bela, the horseshoe crab

KJA - 12/23

Saturday, December 16, 2023

Panther Purrl

 Panther Purrl



A limerick & that's all.

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Panther Purrl

She posed, a noir queen, for peak drama.

Ditched her Tom without care, without trauma.

Golden eyes were hence glared.

Long curled whiskers out-flared.

Arched her back. Hissed & howled. A fierce Momma.

© - KJA - 12/23

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Queen Porcine

 Queen Porcine

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8aWrxUe/


A limerick & that's all.

Enjoy!

Queen Porcine

Pam quickly grew bored in her barnyard.

Strong preference for glitter & Goyard.

So they dressed her in bling,

Trussed her torso with string.

Unveiled in a window, Pam soon starred.


Barnyard Companions

© - KJA - 12/23

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Orb Subterranea

 Orb Subterranea

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8PYpMkh/


A limerick & that's all.

Enjoy!

Orb Subterranea

A rebel iron orb fled her masters.

Coyly hid in the sewer on casters.

Though her girth was profound,

She enjoyed being round.

Courted carnally crushing disasters.


Orb as seen in the Paris Sewer Museum

© - KJA - 11/23

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Loaded Tool Belt

Loaded Tool Belt




A limerick & that's all.
Enjoy!

Loaded Tool Belt
He arrived at her sill offering greenery.
A rope dangling swain boosting scenery.
Loaded tool belt secure.
He roused urges impure.
Most profound was his command of machinery.

© - KJA - 11/23 

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Beguine for Begoggled Bird

 Beguine for Begoggled Bird


Available on Spotify & in most digital music stores.

A medium tempo Latin-influenced instrumental  tune composed & performed by Kitty Allen on flutes, pedal harp, keyboard & laptop. Sorry, no headpieces, no vocals & no tap dancing. Just a bird on a Parisian building ledge listening to a beguine while wearing goggles (see photo above).

Though completely different, this tune is somewhat inspired by "Begin the Beguine," which can be viewed & enjoyed below.

© - KJA - 11/23

Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Strutting Anthurium

 The Strutting Anthurium

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8DoT5st/


A limerick & that's all.

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The Strutting Anthurium

A blossom latched tight to the sandal.

Huge garish green leaf served as handle.

But his spadix kicked high,

Pierced madame in her thigh.

Tossed outside as a multi-hued vandal.

https://www.loewe.com/usa/en/home

© - KJA - 11/23



Friday, November 10, 2023

The Big Boy

 The Big Boy

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8A3hm9d/



A limerick & that's all.

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The Big Boy

The Big Boy loomed large on display.

A burger held high, fresh last May.

With a rotating flair,

He whirled, posed in the air.

Till he fell & off flew his toupee.

For more information on Big Boy restaurants, please enjoy the link shown below.

https://www.bigboy.com

© - KJA - 11/23

Saturday, November 4, 2023

Cerulean Fat Parisian Rat

  Cerulean Fat Parisian Rat 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8AP3MRA/


A limerick & that's all. 

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Cerulean Fat Parisian Rat

He resides on a wall in Paree.

Underground, amidst befouled debris.

A cerulean pelt,

Perks the life he was dealt.

Oddly cute, but he's coated in pee (& flea).

For more information on this Parisian sewer rat mural, please enjoy the following link.

© - KJA - 11/23 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Parisian Marshmallow Ghoul

 Parisian Marshmallow Ghoul

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8BWwcy3/


A limerick & that's all.

Happy Halloween!

Parisian Marshmallow Ghoul

He floated white-masked near the door.

Foul ghoul with strong lust for a whore.

Pelvic thrusts appeared crude.

He was soon labeled lewd.

Disemboweled and left dead on the floor.

© - KJA - 10/23

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

High Intensity Ham Slicer

 High Intensity Ham Slicer

Derivative of the Infamous Hobart Meat Slicer

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8rGkmen/


A limerick & that's all.

Enjoy!

 High Intensity Ham Slicer

Ham is sliced with a sharp blade of steel.

Powered on, whirling fast goes its wheel.

But a digit too close,

Adds chopped fingertip dose.

Puts a personal taste in your meal.


The Original Hobart Meat Slicer


© - KJA - 10/23

Monday, September 25, 2023

Troglodyte Tryst

 Troglodyte Tryst


Available on Spotify & in most digital music stores.

Mellow & eclectic instrumental tune composed & performed by Kitty Allen on pedal harp, flutes, didge box, keyboard, slide & penny whistles, kalimba, analog synthesizer & laptop.

For more information on troglodyte homes, please enjoy information found in the following links.

https://youtu.be/DSbQ3t-j41Y?si=zDJFsxlhqQNb3TTt

© - KJA - 9/23

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Whole Suite for Half Sour

 Whole Suite for Half Sour



A limerick & that's all, for now.

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Whole Suite for Half Sour

A cuke to be brined is required.

Not huge, but with heft quite desired.

Must ferment for four days.

Soaked in sea salty glaze.

Uncooked, but best pickle acquired.

For more information on half sour pickles & how to make them, please enjoy the link below.

© - KJA - 9/23

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Karen McLaren

 Karen McLaren

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT86jWbQp/


A limerick & that's all.

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Karen McLaren

Ms. McLaren posed next to the curb.

A gleaming black babe, quite superb.

But her keister was breached.

Shocked! She honked & then screeched.

Covet but do not touch or disturb.

For more information on McLaren cars, please visit their website: www.mclaren.com

KJA - 9/23

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Plectronoceras

 Plectronoceras

Available on Spotify & in most digital music stores.  

Uptempo melodic tune composed & performed by Kitty Allen on pedal harp, flutes, melodica, penny & slide whistles, analog synthesizer, keyboard & laptop. 

Plectronoceras image provided by Ed - his detached toenail. 

For more information on the Plectronoceras, please enjoy information provided in the following link.

https://alchetron.com/Plectronoceras

© - KJA - 9/23

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Buzzy Bee

 Buzzy Bee

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT82RH18d/


A limerick & that's all.

Enjoy!

Buzzy Bee
She flew down on the blossom for nectar.
Her proboscis the perfect injector.
As she dusted her feet,
On this flower so sweet,
She excelled as a honey collector.

For more information on how bees make honey, please enjoy the link shown below.

© - KJA - 9/23

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Blue Super Luna

 Blue Super Luna

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8YEjCHG/


A limerick & that's all.

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Blue Super Luna

To shine down on the earth was her duty.

A plump orb and a seldom seen beauty.

Quite rare to arise,

In our planet's vast skies.

She retreats now but still bares her booty.

For more information on blue supermoons, please enjoy the links shown below.

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/29/1196637207/blue-super-moon-wednesday-what-time

https://www.dw.com/en/blue-supermoon-lights-up-sky/video-66677813

© - KJA - 9/23

Thursday, August 31, 2023

QWERTY

 QWERTY


A limerick & that's all.

Enjoy!

QWERTY

Ten fingers maneuvered this hand tool.

The keyboard helped scribblers complete school.

It evolved with a rotor.

That attached to its motor.

Most writers then called it their prize jewel.

For more information on the history of the typewriter, please enjoy the following links.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=HpnRvW8zgUg&si=jl1k-3AJhqQw1J64

https://smithsonianeducation.org/scitech/carbons/typewriters.html

© - KJA - 8/23

Saturday, August 19, 2023

Fine Old Nag

 Fine Old Nag



A limerick & that's all.

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Fine Old Nag

She spent many years working the field.

Bore three foals in her lineage of yield.

But when she got older,

Her owner done sold her.

She now reigns from her shed, Queen revealed.

© - KJA 8/23

Friday, August 18, 2023

Sundew Dinner

 Sundew Dinner

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8FJ8WBV/


A limerick & that's all.

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Sundew Dinner

They entice with a scent that deceives.

A glue trap of nectar-tipped sleeves.

But once insects hover,

They're trapped within cover.

Sundews eat the retrieves in their leaves.


https://www.britannica.com/plant/sundew

© - KJA - 8/23

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

The Vespid

 The Vespid

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8F8Xsub/


A limerick & that's all.

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The Vespid

He flies down to the sill by the screen.

Leaves for food when he's feeling quite lean.

But in theory, be leery.

He will not like your query.

Quick to sting you. He's keen & he's mean.

© - KJA - 8/23

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Grain Bins

 Grain Bins

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT88oBCjH/


A limerick & that's all.

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Grain Bins

Standing back by the barn, they couldn't harm her.

Massive grain storage bins built like armor.

Tons of seedlings filled their vats.

Gourmet feast for country rats.

But then one day they also swallowed the farmer.


For more information on grain bin accidents, please see the link below. 

https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/avoid-tragedy---every-grain-entrapment-is-preventable

© - KJA - 8/23

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Barnyard Hyperthermia


 Barnyard Hyperthermia

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT884X2tx/

A limerick & that's all.

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Barnyard Hyperthermia

High heat slowed down the pace of the stable.

Non-grazing sheep surrendered, unable.

Decrepit hay rack started to smoke.

Combustion likely. No joke.

Cockerel shrieked his stressed call to wife, Mabel.

© - KJA - 7/23

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Stamp Vamp

Stamp Vamp

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT88PBXVT/

A limerick & that's all.

Enjoy!

Stamp Vamp

Rubber carvings. Onto wood, they are glued.

Soaked in ink. Then firmly pressed to be viewed.

Quite often used for mail.

Delivered physically by snail.

Soon obsolete, they will likely be eschewed.

For more information on a well-known NYC East Village stamp shop, please enjoy the link included below.

caseyrubberstamps.com

© - KJA - 7/23 

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Toadstools Barbenheimered

 Toadstools Barbenheimered

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8RVbSuX/


A limerick & that's all.

Enjoy!

Toadstools Barbenheimered

They were found along the side of the road.

Fungal fruits offering shelter for the toad.

Though they thrived in heat & mist,

Stems were plucked with forceful twist.

BARBENHEIMERED! Now hot pink. They shall explode.

Toadstools prior to Barbenheimering.

© - KJA - 7/23




Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Be Very Wary of Scary Wineberry

 Be Very Wary of Scary Wineberry

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8RmmyE1/


A limerick & that's all.

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Be Very Wary of Scary Wineberry

She bloomed scarlet from her stem on the vine.

Too inviting to pass by & decline.

But the plucking of her fruit,

Caused a shriek of pain acute.

A temptress thorned, weaponed up & down her spine.

For more information on wineberries, please see link below.

https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/invasive-plants-in-massachusetts/wineberry

© - KJA - 7/23

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Rest Stop

 Rest Stop

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8RLnqea/

A limerick & that's all.

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 Rest Stop

They stopped along the road for a tinkle.

A survey sought high praise with a twinkle.

But the door to the latrine,

Jammed & trapped her sight unseen.

Put a combustibly loud wrinkle in her sprinkle.

© - KJA - 7/23

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Visiting Rue des Dames

Visiting Rue des Dames

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8Rd3UC5/


Enjoy!

A limerick & that's all.

Visiting Rue des Dames

She entered. It was time for a drink.

Something cold. Fizzy bubbles. Maybe pink.

Though at the zinc bar,

She was served by avatar.

Who spoke French. She did not. Re-think & wink.

About Rue des Dames:

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_des_Dames_(Paris)

© - KJA - 7/23

Thursday, July 13, 2023

With No Pants On

 With No Pants On

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8dn1687/


A limerick & that's all.

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With No Pants On

She was posed in the air on a block.

A mannequin in colorful frock.

Like a wide open book,

One could not overlook.

Fancy sack. Bare crack. Depants shock!

© - KJA - 7/23