Songwriting challenge #1

I have neglected this blog, but I have been neglecting all my blogs for the last year or so. Maybe on purpose, I am not sure. At any rate, I have a new musick-y project going on now. Trying to write more songs to have more original material for open mics and gigs that have yet to materialise. No biggie. They will. I may try to make a CD to sell also. We shall see. There will be an accompanying web page with sights and sounds.

Music is the project this year. Last year, I had to get a job as I could finally work legally in France. I did, but it was an adjustment that took longer to make than I had expected. Now, I feel somewhat adjusted. Husbandman and I are looking for a pad in Paris to escape the blah of Bobigny and I feel that I have the energy for songwriting and, yes, perhaps even performing, again. This should be an interesting year, creatively speaking. I am going to do some songwriting challenges offered by my first ever songwriting partner, Paula J. Smith. I am also noticing a theme running through some songs I have written lately. Accepting womanhood and all that.

Thinking of getting a Little Martin Koa because it's cute, but also has a decent sound for a practical traveling guitar. Who knows? Readers visiting Paris may see me on a street corner shouting some blues this year. You never know.

As for songwriting, I am going for 14 songs by the end of April. Rather than stress myself (and my husband) out with February Album Writing Month (14 songs in 28 days), I'm going to take my time and have fun. If songwriting becomes just another chore, what's the point? If anyone wants to join along on the challenges, go right on ahead.

Songwriting challenge #1.

Write a song that starts with the word 'Please' and ends with the word 'Naked'.