Written for RDP, where sgeoil asks us
to get creative with the word “captivating”.
Thanks, Heather! Here’s my musical take.
A Bull’s Lament
Listen, I’m not one for romantic moo-sings, but Bessie’s eyes? Beyond captivating. Those sapphire pools have me bewitched, bothered and bewildered. I would moove heaven and earth to be near her. Yesterday, I accidentally trampled the farmer’s prize petunias trying to impress her with my most dashing canter. She didn’t even glance up from her cud. I’ve totally lost my bovine mind. My buddies say I’m being udderly ridiculous, but they don’t understand. When she bats those baby blues, I’m nothing but a lovesick bull in a China shop of emotions. Send help. Or alfalfa.
NAR©2026
This is “Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered” by Jeff Lynne
All text and graphics are copyright for Nancy Richy and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
The Elephant's Trunk 
Hah! Love strikes all creatures! It behooves us to understand and not act amoosed…
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Very nice play on words, my friend!
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I tried to match the master 😉
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🤗
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perfect song choice!
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It really was a no brainer. Thanks, J
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Cleverly whimsical and romantically enchanting, my friend …
https://youtu.be/riWzWWIubNk
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Wonderful, my friend. 🎶 Thanks for the link and your very kind comments. 🥰
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I thought the video of Leonard’s song was beautifully appropriate my friend 🥰
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Indeed it was. Thank you! 🥰🎶
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What an ingenious and entertaining text! A lament of love filled with humor and wordplay that is enjoyable from beginning to end. Charming and highly original.
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Many thanks, Lincol. I’m delighted to know you enjoyed it so much.
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Such a moo-ving love story! (Sorry. I’ll see myself out.)
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Hahaha! Thanks, Iris!
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This is sweet, Nancy. Poor bull. Besse is adorable. I had not heard this version of the song before. Can’t beat the old song–no way, no how. This is lovely.
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Thanks, Lois! It was fun to write. Once in a while you’ll find a rock singer who records an album of standards; Ringo did it, so did Rod Stewart. I’m sure there have been many others. I was delighted to find Jeff Lynne’s album and I’m pleased to know you enjoyed his song.
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What a lovely entertaining story, Nancy! I love the song as well. 🙂
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Thanks, Brenda. So glad you enjoyed it.
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Such a cute story and picture. Your song is beautiful ❤️
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Thanks very much, Lisa. I love that song!
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Brilliant Nancy. So funny. I know the song, but still can’t view/listen. Working on it though!
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Thanks so much, Di. Sorry for your continuing computer woes.
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It’s a pain, but I’m optimistic.
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Very cute and nice play on words! Oh, and that song, so perfect.
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Thanks, Heather. I was listening to Jeff Lynne’s song this morning when I saw your word for today; it was serendipity!
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It must have been!
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🤣 too funny!
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😂 But her eyes really are stunning!
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That’s lovely, Nancy, both your words and the picture.
A great track from one of my musical heroes too.
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Thank you, dear Keith. I’m a huge fan also, as you know, and I’m adding this album to my playlist.
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How very sweet 🥰
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Thanks, Sadje. Cows need love, too! 😍
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Very true. I saw an ad for cheese where the cows were very pampered. 🐄🐮
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😁
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