T.L. Morrisey

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Friday, July 21, 2023

"Being For The Benefit Of Mr.Kite" by Lennon and McCartney

 





For the benefit of Mr. Kite
There will be a show tonight on trampoline
The Hendersons will all be there
Late of Pablo Fanques Fair - what a scene
Over men and horses hoops and garters
Lastly through a hogshead of real fire!
In this way Mr. K. will challenge the world!

The celebrated Mr. K.
Performs his feat on Saturday at Bishops Gate
The Hendersons will dance and sing
As Mr. Kite flies through the ring don't be late
Messrs. K. and H. assure the public
Their production will be second to none
And of course Henry The Horse dances the waltz!

The band begins at ten to six
When Mr. K. performs his tricks without a sound
And Mr. H. will demonstrate
Ten summersets he'll undertake on solid ground
Having been some days in preparation
A splendid time is guaranteed for all
And tonight Mr. Kite is topping the bill


Note: From Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) by the Beatles. I loved this album, from it I got the idea of a thematically themed book of poems; the album is all of a piece, not just whatever The Beatles had written and assembled in one album, but a whole album conceived as a single thematically piece of art/music. It is still considered the greatest popular album of all time. When I was in high school I'd go home at lunch time and listen to Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It's still great music and "Being for the Benefit" works as both song lyrics and poetry.